[MRL 372] Maynard Ferguson - Six by Six

Originally released 1965 as The Maynard Ferguson Sextet (56060 & S/6060)



Jazz Heritage/Musical Heritage Society 1991 CD reissue



Personnel
Maynard Ferguson (tp,flh)
Willie Maiden (bs,ts)
Lanny Morgan (as)
Mike Abene (p)
Ron McClure (b)
Tony Inzalaco (d)


Tracks
1. To And Fro
2. Love Theme From "The Sandpiper"
3. No More Wood
4. April Fool
5. Summertime
6. Between Races

Sep 13, 1965-Sep 14, 1965


AMG Review
by Scott Yanow

After trumpeter Maynard Ferguson reluctantly broke up his big band in late 1964 after eight years, he formed a more economical sextet with two of his top soloists (Willie Maiden on tenor and baritone and altoist Lanny Morgan) and his rhythm section (pianist Mike Abene, bassist Ron McClure and drummer Tony Inzalaco). Although this group did not last long, their mainstream recording has excellent performances and good solos from the somewhat forgotten band; highlights include Maiden's ballad "April Fool," the cooking "No More Wood" and "Summertime."