Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson explained

Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson
Type:Studio
Artist:Maynard Ferguson
Cover:Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson.jpg
Released:1955
Recorded:February 23, 1954
Studio:Capitol, 5515 Melrose Ave, Hollywood
Genre:Jazz
Length:33:12
Label:EmArcy
MG 36009
Chronology:Maynard Ferguson
Prev Title:Maynard Ferguson's Hollywood Party
Prev Year:1954
Next Title:Jam Session
Next Year:1954

Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson is an album by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1954 and released on the EmArcy label.[1] The album was Ferguson's first 12-inch LP and was released on CD compiled with Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson as Hollywood Jam Sessions in 2005.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Although the music contains no real surprises, this album has its exciting moments and will be enjoyed by bebop fans".[2] The same reviewer rated Hollywood Jam Sessions 4½ stars stating "Hollywood Jam Sessions has some of Ferguson's most exciting performances from his Los Angeles years".[3]

Track listing

  1. "Our Love is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 16:07
  2. "Air Conditioned" (Maynard Ferguson) - 17:05

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/mercury-records/catalog-emarcy-36000-series/#mg-36009 EmArcy Records discography
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 28, 2012
  3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 2, 2012