Complete Recording
Even at the age of 67, Maynard Ferguson shows on this CD that he could still belt out the high notes. His "Big Bop Noveau" band consists of four trumpets, trombonist Tom Garling (who takes a rockish guitar solo on "Birdland"), Matt Wallace and Chris Farr on saxophones, and a rhythm section. With the exception of "Birdland," the music is strictly bebop, with plenty of screaming trumpet and heated playing; Wallace's alto outbursts often take honors. Highlights include "Manteca," "Cajun Cookin'," "Milestones" and a hyper "It Don't Mean a Thing."
Artist Credit
Tom Garling Arranger, Assistant Producer, Composer, Guitar, Trombone
Alan Baylock Arranger, Composer
Marko Marcinko Arranger, Drums, Percussion
Denis DiBlasio Arranger
Chip McNeill Arranger
Phil Palombi Bass (Acoustic), Guitar (Bass)
Maynard Ferguson Flugelhorn, Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Producer, Trumpet
Dan Zank Keyboards, Piano
Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Nouveau Primary Artist
Christopher Farr Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor)
Matt Wallace Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Vocals
Scott Englebright Trumpet
Carl Fischer Trumpet
Larry Foyen Trumpet
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