Message from Maynard is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1962 and originally released on the Roulette label.[1][2]
| Message from Maynard | ||||
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| Released | 1963 | |||
| Recorded | March 1962 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Roulette R 52101 | |||
| Producer | Teddy Reig | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "None of the originals caught on, but there are plenty of fine solos from the leader/trumpeter, Menza on tenor, altoist Lanny Morgan and pianist Abene; plus, the rhythm section is really pushed by drummer Rufus Jones".[3]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Don Menza except where noted.
- "September Moan" (Don Sebesky) – 4:04
- "Statement" – 6:08
- "Nude Mood" – 2:45
- "One for Otis" – 2:43
- "Reflection" – 2:49
- "Head Hunter" – 2:57
- "Lament for Susan" (Mike Abene) – 3:43
- "L & M" (Don Rader) – 3:06
- "Jennifer's Bounce" (Rader) – 2:21
Personnel edit
- Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
- John C. Gale, Gene A. Goe, Natale Pavone, Donald A. Rader – trumpet
- Kenneth H. Rupp – trombone
- Lanny Morgan – alto saxophone
- Willie Maiden, Donald J. Menza – tenor saxophone
- Frank J. Hittner, Jr. – baritone saxophone
- Michael C. J. Abene – piano
- Lincoln B. Milliman – bass
- Rufus Jones – drums
- Mike Abene (track 7), Don Menza (tracks 2–6), Don Rader (tracks 8 & 9, Don Sebesky (track 1) – arrangers
References edit
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 7, 2017
- ^ Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 7, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Maynard Ferguson – Message from Maynard: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2017.