MAYNARD '63

Maynard ’63 is a vibrant studio album by virtuosic Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, recorded in March 1962 in New York City and released in 1963 on Roulette Records (). Produced by Teddy Reig, it showcases Ferguson’s thrilling high-note trumpet prowess and a dynamic big-band ensemble known for tight, bop-based arrangements  .

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow praised it as featuring “one of the best big bands of the era,” highlighting soloists like Lanny Morgan, Don Menza, Willie Maiden, and pianist Mike Abene  .

📝 Tracklist

All compositions by Mike Abene except where noted  :

• Antibes (Don Rader) – 2:57

• In Retrospect (Ernie Wilkins) – 3:07

• Let’s Try (Tom McIntosh) – 4:37

• Guess Again (Bill Mathieu) – 3:31

• Hate Notes (Don Menza) – 2:33

• Sin Blues (Don Rader) – 2:52

• Overcoat Stomp – 2:40

• Fox Hunt – 3:16

• Spookin’ – 3:16

• Knarf – 4:41