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Maynard Ferguson and his Dream Band Orchestra '56 · Live at Peacock Lane

Personnel:
Maynard Ferguson (tp, v-tb, lead), Ed Leddy, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney (tp), Bob Fizpatrick, Bob Burgess (tb), Herb Geller (as), Richie Kamuca, Nino Tempo (ts), Willie Maiden (bs), Paul Moer (p), Red Kelly (b), Mel Lewis (d)

Reference: FSCD 1016

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Ferguson's first significant orchestra was the "Dreamband" he had in 1956. This live set contains originals by Bill Holman, Al Cohn, Marty Paich, Manny Albam, Ernie Wilkins and Johnny Mandel; one would presume that the arrangements are also by the composers. The music generally jumps and is modern for the period. Such soloists as the leader/trumpeter, altoist Herb Geller and tenors Richie Kamuca and Nino Tempo are heard from and the rhythm section is driven by drummer Mel Lewis. Excellent music, it's also well-recorded.

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01. Goobye Mr. Chops (Bill Holman) 3:23
02. Lady Bug (Al Cohn) 2:55
03. Velvet (Marty Paich) 4:56
04. Maynard The Fox (Al Cohn) 3:00
05. Free Lee (Manny Albam) 3:35
06. More West (Marty Paich) 2:25
07. Great Guns (Ernie Wilkins) 3:04
08. Dancing Nitely (Bill Holman) 4:32
09. Groover Wailin' (Johnny Mandel) 3:04
10. Ain't Life Grand? (Bill Holman) 3:20
11. Early Hours (Marty Paich) 4:43
12. The Wailing Boat (Al Cohn) 3:32

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Personnel:
Maynard Ferguson (tp, v-tb, lead), Ed Leddy, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney (tp), Bob Fizpatrick, Bob Burgess (tb), Herb Geller (as), Richie Kamuca, Nino Tempo (ts), Willie Maiden (bs), Paul Moer (p), Red Kelly (b), Mel Lewis (d).
Recorded live at Peacock Lane Jazz Room, in Hollywood, December, 1956

Recording engineer: Wally Heider
Produced for CD release Jordi Pujol