Sheldon "Shelly" Manne was an American jazz drummer. Most frequently associated with West Coast jazz, he was known for his versatility and also played in a number of other styles, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, avant-garde jazz, and later fusion. He also contributed to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.
Shelly Manne, December 1946
Stan Kenton, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Chico Alvarez, Ray Wetzel, Harry Betts, Bob Cooper, and Art Pepper, 1947 or 1948
Dave Tough was an American jazz drummer associated with Dixieland and swing jazz in the 1930s and 1940s.
Dave Tough in Eddie Condon's basement, c. 1947 Photography by William P. Gottlieb