Maynard Ferguson
broke up his funk combo
High Voltage
around the time of
Big Bop Nouveau
's release and put together a 15-piece straightahead group that emphasized swing and big-band-oriented charts. Although there is a throwaway in "Maynard Ferguson Hit Medley," such pieces as "Blue Birdland," "Cherokee," and "But Beautiful" better showcase the remarkable trumpeter. Sidemen include
Christopher Hollyday
on alto. This is a good all-round showcase for
Ferguson
. [
was re-released on CD in 2016.] ~ Scott Yanow