Maynard Ferguson
Big Bop Nouveau
Play Big Bop Nouveau
-
AMG Review of Big Bop Nouveau
Scott Yanow
All Music GuideMaynard Ferguson broke up his funk combo High Voltage around this time and put together a 15-piece straightahead group that emphasized swinging and big band-oriented charts. Although there is a throwaway "Maynard Ferguson Hit Medley," such pieces as "Blue Birdland," "Cherokee" and "But Beautiful" better showcase the remarkable trumpeter. The sidemen include Christopher Hollyday on alto. This is an excellent all-round showcase for MF but the CD from the now-defunct Intima label will be hard to find.
 "Big Bop Nouveau")
