The Maynard Ferguson Sextet (also released as Six by Six) is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1965 and originally released on the Mainstream label.[1] The 1991 CD rerelease was titled Magnitude and featured three previously unreleased tracks from the sessions.
| The Maynard Ferguson Sextet | ||||
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| Released | 1965 | |||
| Recorded | September 13 & 14, 1965 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:50 52:05 (1991) | |||
| Label | Mainstream 56060/S6060 | |||
| Producer | Bob Shad | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Down Beat (Original Lp release) |   [2] |
| AllMusic | [3] |
AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars calling it an excellent album and states "Although this group did not last long, their mainstream recording has excellent performances and good solos from the somewhat forgotten band".[3]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "To and Fro" | Mike Abene | 5:27 |
| 2. | "Love Theme from "The Sandpiper"" | Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster | 4:43 |
| 3. | "No More Wood" | Mike Abene | 4:43 |
| 4. | "April Fool" | Willie Maiden | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 18:57 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Summertime" | DuBose Heyward, George Gershwin | 10:15 |
| 2. | "Between Races" | Chuck Mangione | 7:38 |
| Total length: | 17:53 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | "The Clef" | 4:55 |
| 8. | "Mike's Mike" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Slide by Slide" | 6:20 |
Personnel
edit- Maynard Ferguson - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Lanny Morgan - alto saxophone, flute
- Willie Maiden - tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Mike Abene - piano, celesta
- Ronnie McClure - bass
- Tony Inzalaco - drums
References
edit- ^ Edwards, D., Callahan, Eyries, P., Watts, R. & Neely, T. Discography of the Mainstream Label (Preview), accessed October 18, 2014
- ^ Down Beat: April 21, 1966 Vol. 33, No. 8
- ^ a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed November 10, 2014
- ^ Magnitude at Discogs