Shelly Manne – Essence (Galaxy, 1978)

Shelly Manne (d); Lew Tabackin (ts, fl); Mike Wofford (p); Chuck Domanico (b)

Recorded on July 5 - 6, 1977

This underappreciated gem, which to my knowledge has never been reissued in any digital format, features Manne's longstanding trio with pianist Mike Wofford and bassist Chuck Domanico.  

On this LP, the new addition is saxophonist and flautist Lew Tabackin.  I love his brawny, throwback sound on tenor, and his flute work is outstanding as well.