Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson

{{Infobox album

| name = Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson

| type = Studio

| artist = Maynard Ferguson

| cover = Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson.jpg

| alt =

| released = 1955

| recorded = February 23, 1954

| venue =

| studio = Capitol, 5515 Melrose Ave, Hollywood

| genre = Jazz

| length = 33:12

| label = EmArcy
MG 36009

| producer =

| chronology = Maynard Ferguson

| prev_title = Maynard Ferguson's Hollywood Party

| prev_year = 1954

| next_title = Jam Session

| next_year = 1954

}}

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.[http://www.jazzdisco.org/mercury-records/catalog-emarcy-36000-series/#mg-36009 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

{{Album ratings

| rev1 = Allmusic

| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}

| rev2 = Allmusic

| rev2Score = {{rating|4.5|5}}

}}

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. [http://www.allmusic.com/album/jam-session-featuring-maynard-ferguson-mw0000895180 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. [http://www.allmusic.com/album/hollywood-jam-sessions-mw0000350986 Allmusic Review] accessed October 2, 2012

Track listing

  1. "Our Love is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 16:07
  2. "Air Conditioned" (Maynard Ferguson) - 17:05

Personnel

References