Message from Maynard
Studio album by
Maynard Ferguson
Released1963
RecordedMarch 1962
New York City
GenreJazz
LabelRoulette
R 52101
ProducerTeddy Reig
Maynard Ferguson chronology
Maynard '63
(1962) 		Message from Maynard
(1963) 		Maynard '64
(1963)

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

All compositions by Don Menza except where noted.

  1. "September Moan" (Don Sebesky) – 4:04
  2. "Statement" – 6:08
  3. "Nude Mood" – 2:45
  4. "One for Otis" – 2:43
  5. "Reflection" – 2:49
  6. "Head Hunter" – 2:57
  7. "Lament for Susan" (Mike Abene) – 3:43
  8. "L & M" (Don Rader) – 3:06
  9. "Jennifer's Bounce" (Rader) – 2:21

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 7, 2017
  2. ^ Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 7, 2017
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Maynard Ferguson – Message from Maynard: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
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