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
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Allmusic |  [3] |
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
- “Our Love is Here to Stay” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 16:07
- “Air Conditioned” (Maynard Ferguson) – 17:05
Personnel
- Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, valve trombone
- Milt Bernhart – trombone
- Herb Geller – alto saxophone
- Bob Cooper – tenor saxophone
- Claude Williamson – piano
- John Simmons – bass
- Max Roach – drums
References
- ^ EmArcy Records discography accessed September 28, 2012
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 28, 2012
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 2, 2012