Maynard Ferguson/Aichi,Japan 1976 & more

The long-awaited rare live CD of high-tone trumpeter Maynard Ferguson’s performance in Japan from his 1976 performance in Nagoya on June 12th recorded on a sound board owned by enthusiasts has been released. That same year, the Maynard Ferguson Big Band was overwhelmingly popular around the world, having performed as a soloist with just one trumpet at the opening ceremony of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. His sound, known as the heart-breaking trumpet, had a great influence on bands such as BST and Chase, and many big bands in Japan adopted his style. The songs “Primal Scream” and “Gospel John,” which are popular among fans, are perfectly recorded, allowing you to enjoy the powerful sound and ensemble that can only be achieved at a live performance. Also includes bonus tracks. Live at Koseikinen Hall, Nagoya 06/12/1976 Disc 1 1.Blue Birdland 2.Give It One 3.Chameleon 4.Two For Otis Now’s The Time 5.I Can’t Get Started 6.Tommy Disc 2 1 .MacArthur Park 2.Primal Scream 3.Gospel John 4.Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Texas 1976) Maynard Ferguson(tpt) Stan Mark(tpt) Dennis Noday(tpt) Ron Tooley(tpt) Guiseppe Mosello( tpt) Mike Migliore(sax) Bobby Militello(sax) Mark Colby(sax) Biff Hannon(p) Gordon Johnson(b) Bob Wyatt(dr) Randy Purcell(perc) Rich Caruso(perc)