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MAYNARD FERGUSON ~ IT`S MY TIME / HOLLYWOOD BGO 1202 (Barcode: 5017261212023) ~ USA ~ Jazz-Funk Fusion Recorded: 1980 - 1982 Released: 2015 This is a reissue of last two albums by Canadian Jazz trumpeter / composer / bandleader Maynard FergusonFind albums by this artist released on ColumbiaFind albums on this label during his stint with the label: "It`s My TimeFind albums with this title" (1980) and "HollywoodFind albums with this title" (1982), which altogether produced fourteen fabulous albums. These albums feature some of the best American Jazz / Fusion musicians active at the time and mark Ferguson´s commercial success and popularity, well beyond the strict Jazz circles. Among the artists appearing on these albums are: bassist Stanley ClarkeFind albums by this artist (who also produced "Hollywood"), drummer Leon Ndugu ChanclerFind albums by this artist, percussionist Alex AcunaFind albums by this artist, guitarist Lee RitenourFind albums by this artist, keyboardist George DukeFind albums by this artist and many others. The music is a mixture of original compositions by Ferguson and the trombonist / composer / arranger Nick LaneFind albums by this artist and other musicians playing on these albums, Jazz standards, film themes, popular songs, all superbly arranged and executed by the Big Band / Orchestra, with soaring solos by Ferguson the guest stars. Although definitely on the lighter side of the Jazz spectrum, mixing Jazz with Funk, Rock and even Soul, the music was always tasteful and impeccably executed. Despite the cold and vilified reception by snobbish Jazz critics at the time, these albums despite their popular approach were by far more professional than most of the endless Bebop doodling American Jazz has to offer at the time. Ferguson´s piercing trumpet sound is still one of the most recognizable sounds in American Jazz and remains unparalleled to this very day. Personally I have always found the music of Ferguson to be both highly entertaining and artistically relevant, offering classy performances with stand the test of time with ease. Highly recommended!

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