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Maynard Ferguson Octet

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Maynard Ferguson Octet
Studio album by
Released1955
RecordedApril 25 & 27, 1955
StudioCapitol Studios, Los Angeles, California
GenreJazz
Length39:45
LabelEmArcy
MG 36021
Maynard Ferguson chronology
Dimensions
(1954-55)
Maynard Ferguson Octet
(1955)
Around the Horn with Maynard Ferguson
(1955)
Professional ratings
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Allmusic[1]

Maynard Ferguson Octet is an album by Canadian jazz trumpeter/trombonist Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1955 and released on the EmArcy label.[2]

Reception

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Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars.[1]

Track listing

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All compositions by Bill Holman except as indicated

  1. "Finger Snappin'" - 3:55
  2. "My New Flame 4:09
  3. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prévert, Johnny Mercer) - 3:20
  4. "Inter-Space" - 3:35
  5. "20 Rue De Madrid" - 5:06
  6. "Super-G" - 7:39
  7. "What Was Her Name?" - 5:10
  8. "Yeah" - 6:51
  • Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles on April 25 (tracks 1-5) and April 27 (tracks 6-8), 1955

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ a b Allmusic Review accessed September 28, 2012
  2. ^ EmArcy Records discography accessed September 28, 2012