Retrospective 1974, with an album from a half-century ago…
Scott Yanow/Allmusic: “This double LP is easily Maynard Ferguson's best jazz-oriented recording for Columbia… In addition to Ferguson's powerful trumpet, other musicians making strong impressions include first trumpeter Lin Biviano, altoist Andy MacIntosh, Ferdinand Povel on tenor, baritonist Bruce Johnstone, and keyboardist Pete Jackson.” Maynard's Discogs.
This was Maynard’s ~31st of >50 albums from 1955-2001. The song ‘Teonova’ is dedicated to the famed producer of this album Ted Macero, written by Pete Jackson.
Maynard Ferguson, M.F. Horn 4 & 5: Live At Jimmy’s, full album: YouTube ; Spotify
This is on the Jazz Best Albums 1974 playlist at Spotify/Jazz Todayish.
Here's a vid of the song 'MacArthur Park,' with nice sound. Maynard’s music is always upbeat, and the virtuosity of his often fresh-out-of-college players is on full display.
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