Message from Maynard

Message from Maynard
Studio album by Maynard Ferguson
Released	1963
Recorded	March 1962; New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Roulette ; R 52101
Producer	Teddy Reig
Maynard Ferguson chronology

Last updated April 24, 2019

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]

Maynard Ferguson Canadian jazz musician and bandleader

Walter Maynard Ferguson CM was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.

Roulette Records was an American record company and label founded in 1957 by George Goldner, Joe Kolsky, Morris Levy and Phil Kahl, with creative control given to producers and songwriters Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore. Levy was appointed director.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
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]

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Track listing

All compositions by Don Menza except where noted.

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

Personnel

Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
John C. Gale, Gene A. Goe, Natale Pavone, Donald A. Rader – trumpet
Kenneth H. Rupp – trombone
Lanny Morgan – alto saxophone
Willie Maiden, Donald J. Menza – tenor saxophone
Frank J. Hittner, Jr. – baritone saxophone
Michael C. J. Abene – piano
Lincoln B. Milliman – bass
Rufus Jones – drums
Mike Abene (track 7), Don Menza (tracks 2–6), Don Rader (tracks 8 & 9, Don Sebesky (track 1) – arrangers

A trumpet is a brass instrument commonly used in classical and jazz ensembles. The trumpet group contains the instruments with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpet-like instruments have historically been used as signaling devices in battle or hunting, with examples dating back to at least 1500 BC; they began to be used as musical instruments only in the late 14th or early 15th century. Trumpets are used in art music styles, for instance in orchestras, concert bands, and jazz ensembles, as well as in popular music. They are played by blowing air through nearly-closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound that starts a standing wave vibration in the air column inside the instrument. Since the late 15th century they have primarily been constructed of brass tubing, usually bent twice into a rounded rectangular shape.

Donald Arthur Rader is an American jazz trumpeter.

Lanny Morgan is an American jazz alto saxophonist chiefly active on the West Coast jazz scene.

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References

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

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[1] Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 7, 2017

[2] Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 7, 2017

[Allmusic-3] 1 2 Yanow, Scott. Maynard Ferguson – Message from Maynard: Review at AllMusic . Retrieved February 7, 2017.