If you were ever in high school jazz band you probably had this album. I had it on 8-track first, then I got one o' them newfangled cassettes (this was 1982). Wore them both out long ago and was delighted to find this available on CD. The music is a mix of standards (Birdland, Stella by Starlight), 70s instrumentals (Rocky, Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar), and even Pagliacci. The tunes are all arranged for a very talented, very tight jazz band which features lots of brass and the squealing high notes that only Maynard can deliver.
Maynard Ferguson was one of the greatest trumpet players of all time. This is not a smooth jazz album. Maynard hits you with super high c notes. Great for curing insomnia. If you love the big band with a twist of pop, you will love this.
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This CD was bought as a gift for a friend of my housemate. The person who received it liked it very much. They would recommend it.
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I love the music
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Not pleased with this cd. Not what I thought, music was disappointing.
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