Newport Suite
Maynard Ferguson · 1960
40 min · 7 tracks · jazz fusion · hard bop
A vibrant jazz suite blending intricate brass arrangements with soulful improvisation and rhythmic sophistication.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its innovative arrangements that helped solidify Ferguson's reputation within the jazz community, showcasing his unique sound that influenced subsequent generations of musicians. It received critical acclaim, further establishing Ferguson's place in the hard bop and jazz fusion scenes of the time.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant brass arrangements throughout soulful improvisation for engagement
- Context
- When 'Newport Suite' was released in 1960, Maynard Ferguson was gaining recognition as a prominent bandleader and trumpeter. This album followed his successful recordings with the big band era and marked a transition toward more avant-garde jazz styles, reflecting his evolving artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bing Crosby· Frank Sinatra· Leon Redbone· Paul Bley· Dean Martin· Chet Atkins· Dave Brubeck· Ella Fitzgerald
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Jazz Bary 4:25
- 2 Foxy 5:10
- 3 Newport Standout 9:32
- 4 Got the Spirit 3:50
- 5 Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Standout 2:54
- 6 Ol' Man River Standout 6:58
- 7 Three More Foxes 8:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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