Conquistador is the ninth album by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on Columbia Records. The album is notable for its inclusion of the hit single “Gonna Fly Now (Theme from “Rocky”)”. After the experience of creating Primal Scream without his touring band, Ferguson was determined to see them become an integral part of his next […]
Walter Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton’s orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his […]
Storm is an album by Maynard Ferguson, released in 1982 on Palo Alto Records. Tracks 1 Admiral’s Horn (Nick Lane) 04:40 2 Jar Star (Chris Brayman) 06:07 3 Take The “A” Train (Billy Strayhorn) 03:47 4 Latino Lovewalk (Maynard Ferguson; Gary Lindsay) 07:11 5 Seasme Street (Bruce Hart; Joe Raposo; Jon Stone) 05:32 6 As […]
Primal Scream is the eighth jazz album by Canadian trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on Columbia Records. Primal Scream marks the beginning of the second phase of Ferguson’s career with Columbia, where his live big band sound is set aside in favor of lavish studio productions. The album credits reveal an all-star ensemble made up of New […]
Hollywood is an album by Maynard Ferguson, released in 1982 on Columbia. Tracks 1 Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough (Michael Jackson) 4:26 2 Deja Vu (Adrienne Anderson, Isaac Hayes) 4:58 3 Hollywood (Stanley Clarke) 5:24 4 Nine To Five (Dolly Parton) 3:40 5 For Your Eyes Only (Bill Conti) 3:41 6 Here Today (Todd […]