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.
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]