The Poll Winners
The Poll Winners is an album by jazz guitarist Barney Kessel with drummer Shelly Manne and bassist Ray Brown that was recorded in 1957 and released by Contemporary Records. The album was the first of five to be released by the group. Reception. The Allmusic review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. states: "The choice of material, the interplay between the three players, and the lead work all meld together beautifully on "The Poll Winners", making it a classic guitar album in a small-group setting".