title: The Gambit (album)
text: # The Gambit (album)
  
  The Gambit is an album by drummer Shelly Manne's group Shelly Manne & His Men, recorded at sessions in 1957 and 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  The Allmusic site rated the album 3 stars.
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All compositions by Charlie Mariano except as indicated
  
  * "The Gambit: Queen's Pawn" - 4:41
  * "The Gambit: En Passant" - 3:25
  * "The Gambit: Castling" - 4:25
  * "The Gambit: Checkmate" - 7:15
  * "Blue Gnu" - 6:42
  * "Tom Brown's Buddy" (Jim Hall) - 5:53
  * "Hugo Hurwhey" (Russ Freeman) - 6:32
  * Recorded at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles on January 4, 1957 (track 1), July 17, 1957 (track 2), July 25, 1957 (tracks 3 & 4) and February 24, 1958 (tracks 5-7).
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Shelly Manne - drums
  * Stu Williamson - trumpet, valve trombone
  * Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
  * Russ Freeman - piano
  * Monty Budwig - bass
  