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
| 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
- "Our Love is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 16:07
- "Air Conditioned" (Maynard Ferguson) - 17:05
Personnel
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Category:Maynard Ferguson albums