The last of a series of showtune albums recorded by the trio of pianist
Andre Previn, bassist
Red Mitchell and drummer
Shelly Manne finds the all-star group focusing on the music of
West Side Story (
Previn and
Manne alternated leadership, and it was the drummer's good fortune to have the famous My Fair Lady album under his own name). This CD reissue has eight of the main themes from the famous musical, including "I Feel Pretty," "Maria" and "America." As usual, the melodies are treated respectfully yet swingingly, and
Andre Previn in particular excels in this setting. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow