Shelly Manne has been played on NTS over 10 times, featured on 12 episodes and was first played on 8 December 2013.

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 drummers. In his youth he admired many of the leading swing drummers…