The Essence of Maynard Ferguson

by Maynard Ferguson

Overview

A single-disc, budget-line compilation, The Essence of Maynard Ferguson brings together a handful of tracks the legendary high-note trumpeter recorded during the 1970s. While none of the music is bad here, and cuts like "Birdland," and "Conquistador" certainly showcase Ferguson's titanic abilities, there are too many trademark Maynard cuts missing ("Chameleon," "Gospel John," "Flying High Now [Theme from Rocky]") to recommend this as an adequate overview of his '70s output. However, if you are simply looking for some album cuts off Ferguson's various '70s releases, this should suffice. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	01/26/1993
Label:	Legacy / Cbs Records
UPC:	0074645292823
Rank:	104037

Tracks

1. Primal Scream
2. 'Round Midnight
3. The Fox Hunt
4. Everybody Loves the Blues
5. Conquistador
6. Birdland
7. I Can't Get Started
8. MacArthur Park

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Maynard Ferguson   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Nedra Olds-Neal   Compilation Producer,Reissue Producer
Jimmy Webb   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
Bernie Hanighen   Composer
M. Ferguson   Composer
Penny Armstrong   Product Manager
C. Williams   Composer
Joe Zawinul   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Scott H. Thompson   Liner Notes
Mark Wilder   Digital Remastering
Nick Lane   Composer
Maynard Ferguson   Composer
Michael Abene   Composer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Cootie Williams   Composer
Jay Chattaway   Composer
Allen Weinberg   Art Direction