A goofy title and cover – but a really unique session of two-piano jazz, recorded with Russ Freeman and
Andre Previn on the keys, plus only the drums of
Shelly Manne to provide additional support! The sound is really great – and
Previn's especially wonderful here, really stretching out to meet the harder style of Freeman. Both players also seem really inspired by
Manne's drum work – and in a way, it almost feels like
Shelly's directing the piano from the drum kit, especially on the more uptempo numbers. The notes do a very detailed job of breaking down the piano work, so that you can figure out who's soloing when – and titles include "Who's On First", "In The Cellar Blues", "Called On Account Of Rain", "Fungo", "Safe At Home", and "Double Play". Baseball, anyone?