Latin Manne

[Rabshakeh]

Did Shelly Manne ever record a Latin album? Or any latin tracks? I'm struggling to remember any. 

I am listening to the original Jazz a la Lighthouse record and there is an at best semi successful (from the pov of the drums) track with congas. 

[mikeweil]

This is a pretty percussive affair:

https://www.discogs.com/release/6157965-The-Jazz-Afro-Cuban-Beat-Guest-Star-Shelly-Manne-Hot-Skins/image/SW1hZ2U6MTQ4MDI4Mjg=

[Dub Modal]

He's credited with percussion on this album: 

 

 

Despite the fact that Acapulco is in Mexico, the sound here is decidedly more Brazilian. 

[JSngry]

 

[Rabshakeh]

Thanks! 

It may be that the early Lighthouse record was just unrehearsed or that Latin rhythms were new to him at the time. He doesn't seem to struggle on these.