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.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 8, 2017Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 8, 2017
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. "Antibes" (Don Rader) – 2:57 "In Retrospect" (Ernie Wilkins) – 3:07 "Let's Try" (Tom McIntosh) – 4:37 "Guess Again" (Bill Mathieu) – 3:31 "Hate Notes" (Don Menza) – 2:33 "Sin Blues" (Rader) – 2:52 "Overcoat Stomp" – 2:40 "Fox Hunt" – 3:16 "Spookin'" – 3:16 "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
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