Maynard Ferguson - Boy With Lots Of Brass (1957) - STEREO!

Описание: Boy with Lots of Brass, circa 1957. I believe this is the only MF commercial recording not fully released on CD in stereo. I picked up a decent quality used LP last week, and so today in honor of the great one I decided to fire up my turntable and lay it down to digital format. It’s a relatively clean quality pickup for a mere $4.50. Score!!

There are (4) tunes which were previously released on compilation CD’s in stereo that I have inserted accordingly – The Lamp is Low, Love Me or Leave Me, Easy to Love, and Moonlight in Vermont. The recording mix on this session is a bit muddy, but it’s raw and raucous!!

This is a remarkable LP because of the lush, beautifully written compositions, incredibly swinging solos, and features MF in a relaxed groove. He is on top of his game both improvisational and chops wise.

I wanted to share this historical recording on this sad day, in hopes of lifting everyone’s spirits - and to provide some ear candy for those who have never heard this LP in stereo.

Enjoy, and Long Live The Boss!

PS – If anyone has audio software and would like to take a stab at cleaning up the pops and clicks, let me know and I will send the raw files.