This 1959 album showcases Bud Shank's established cool jazz sound, captured in a live setting. The album features a tight ensemble playing with a relaxed yet focused intensity.
- Slippery When Wet was recorded live at The Haig in Los Angeles.
- The album was released on Trunk Records in December 1959.
- The session featured a lineup of notable West Coast jazz musicians.
Bud Shank is a saxophonist from California, known for his work in West Coast cool jazz. At the time of Slippery When Wet's release, Shank was a prominent figure in the burgeoning cool jazz scene.
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