After eight years the
Maynard Ferguson
Orchestra was in its last period when it recorded a couple of LPs for Mainstream. The band's sound and winning spirit were still unchanged from its prime days and this excellent album (which features solos from the trumpeter/leader, valve trombonist
Rob McConnell
, altoist
Lanny Morgan
,
Willie Maiden
on tenor, baritonist
Ronnie Cuber
and pianist
Mike Abene
) is a fine example of the orchestra's music. Highlights include
"Airegin,"
"Green Dolphin Street" and a remake of "Three More Foxes" (although their version of "People" can be safely skipped). ~ Scott Yanow