Maynard Ferguson – Boy with Lots of Brass
Boy with Lots of Brass is a 1957 jazz album by the Canadian trumpeter and bandleader Maynard Ferguson. Recorded in July 1957 , the album features a 13-piece big band performing a selection of dozen standards. Key Personnel The album is notable for featuring vocalist Irene Kral on four tracks. The core band members include: • Trumpets: Maynard Ferguson (also on valve trombone), John Bello, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney • Trombones: Jimmy Cleveland, Bob Burgess • Saxophones: Anthony Ortega (alto), Jimmy Ford (alto/tenor), Willie Maiden (tenor), Tate Houston (baritone) • Rhythm Section: Bobby Timmons (piano), Richard Evans (bass), Larry Bunker (drums) Production and Legacy • Arrangements: The music was arranged by a team of prominent jazz figures including Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, and Willie Maiden. • Significance: This recording captures the transition from Ferguson's "Birdland Dreamband" to his first regular touring big band. • Formats: Originally released on mono LP, the album has since been reissued on CD and vinyl, with some later releases including stereo versions of specific tracks
