Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Noveau - 1996 - One More Trip To

Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Noveau - 1996 - One More Trip To Birdland (2003)
SACD rip at 24 bits, 88.2 Khz

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." (AllMusic)

Trackl list:
01 - You Got It
02 - Manteca
03 - The Vibe
04 - Cajun Cookin`
05 - Milestones
06 - She Was Too Good To Me
07 - Birdland
08 - Blues From Around Here
09 - It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Personnel:
Maynard Ferguson trumpet, plus flugelhorn on “The Vibe"
Scott Englebright lead trumpet
Carl Fischer trumpet
Larry Foyen trumpet
Tom Garling trombone, guitar on “Birdland”
Matt Wallace tenor & alto saxophones, vocal on “She Was Too Good To Me”
Chris Farr tenor & soprano saxophones
Marko Marcinko drums, plus percussion on “Cajun Cookin'”
Dan Zank piano & keyboards
Phil Palombi acoustic bass & bass guitar

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