Shelly Manne & His Men has been played on NTS in shows including NTS Guide to…, featured first on 30 August 2016. Songs played include You And The Night And The Music and Shadrach.

Shelly Manne (June 11, 1920 – September 26, 1984), born Sheldon Manne in New York City, 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 fusion, as well as contributing to the musical background of hundreds of Hollywood films and television programs.

Manne's father and uncles were…