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.EmArcy Records discography accessed September 28, 2012 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
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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 28, 2012 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".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 2, 2012
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
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