Maynard '61 is an album by jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in late 1960 and early 1961 and originally released on the Roulette label.[1][2]

Maynard '61
Studio album by
Released1961
RecordedOctober 14 & 20 and December 21, 1960 and January 20, 1961
New York City
GenreJazz
LabelRoulette
R 52064
ProducerTeddy Reig
Maynard Ferguson chronology
Let's Face the Music and Dance
(1960)
Maynard '61
(1961)
Double Exposure
(1961)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz    [4]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "Maynard Ferguson led his finest orchestra during his period with Roulette".[3] For the CD reissue (Roulette CDP 7939002), The Penguin Guide to Jazz praised the brighter sound of the CD and picked Ferguson's solo on the bonus track "Go East, Young Man" as a highlight.[4]

Track listing

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  1. "Olé" (Slide Hampton) – 6:30
  2. "New Blue" (Hampton) – 5:42
  3. "Blues for Kapp" (Marty Paich) – 5:10
  4. "Ultimate Rejection" (Joe Farrell) – 6:15
  5. "The Pharaoh" (Hampton) – 7:41
  6. "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) – 4:45
  • Recorded in New York City on October 14, 1960 (track 1), October 20, 1960 (tracks 2 & 5), December 21, 1960 (tracks 4) and January 20, 1961 (tracks 3 & 6)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed May 11, 2016
  2. ^ Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed May 11, 2016
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Maynard '61 – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 11, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (1992). The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (1st ed.). Penguin. p. 368. ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4.