Maynard '63 Explained

Maynard '63
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Maynard Ferguson
Cover:	Maynard '63.jpg
Released:	1963
Recorded:	March 1962 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Roulette R 52090
Producer:	Teddy Reig
Chronology:	Maynard Ferguson
Prev Title:	Si! Si! M.F.
Prev Year:	1962
Next Title:	Message from Maynard
Next Year:	1963

Maynard '63 is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in March 1962 and originally released on the Roulette label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "In addition to the exciting leader/trumpeter, the main soloists are altoist Lanny Morgan, Don Menza and Willie Maiden on tenors and pianist Mike Abene, all of whom excel on the bop-oriented music. This was one of the best big bands of the era".

Track listing

All compositions by Mike Abene except where noted.

1. "Antibes" (Don Rader) – 2:57
2. "In Retrospect" (Ernie Wilkins) – 3:07
3. "Let's Try" (Tom McIntosh) – 4:37
4. "Guess Again" (Bill Mathieu) – 3:31
5. "Hate Notes" (Don Menza) – 2:33
6. "Sin Blues" (Rader) – 2:52
7. "Overcoat Stomp" – 2:40
8. "Fox Hunt" – 3:16
9. "Spookin'" – 3:16
10. "Knarf" – 4:41

Personnel

• Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
• Gene Coe, Natale Pavone, Don Rader – trumpet
• John Gale, Kenny Rupp – trombone
• Lanny Morgan – alto saxophone
• Willie Maiden, Don Menza – tenor saxophone
• Frank Hittner – baritone saxophone
• Mike Abene – piano
• Linc Milliman – bass
• Rufus Jones – drums
• Mike Abene (tracks 7-10), Bill Mathieu (track 4), Don Menza (track 5), Don Rader (tracks 1 & 6), Ernie Wilkins (track 2) – arrangers

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 8, 2017
2. Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 8, 2017