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Friday, January 17, 2025

Maynard Ferguson - 'Chameleon'

Friday 50s, an album from 1974, so about a half-century ago... 😁

"It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including 'Jet', 'The Way We Were' and 'Livin' for the City.'  Album Discogs. Wikipedia ; Allmusic.

This was Maynard’s ~32nd of >50 albums from 1955-2001. Maynard's: website ; Wikipedia ; Allmusic ; Discogs. A post below is about his other 1974 release, M.F. Horn 4 & 5: Live At Jimmy's.

Maynard Ferguson, Chameleon, full album: YouTube ; Spotify

This is on the Jazz Best Albums 1974 playlist at Spotify/Jazz Todayish.

Maynard and the band perform the title track, with Brian Smith on sax. Vid is a bit imperfect. 😎