Boy With Lots Of Brass

Maynard Ferguson

Released: July 1957
Tracks: 12

Who's on it

Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
John Bellow – trumpet
Joe Burnett – trumpet
Tom Slaney – trumpet
Bob Burgass – trombone
Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
Jimmy Ford – alto, tenor sax
Anthony Ortega – alto, tenor sax
Willie Maiden – tenor sax, arranger
Tate Houston – baritone sax
Al Cohn – arranger
Bill Holman – arranger
Ernie Wilkins – arranger
Bobby Timmons – piano
Richard Evans – bass
Larry Bunker – drums
Irene Kral – vocal

The tracks

Every track in the order it was recorded, across 2 sessions.

1Give Me The Simple LifeOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerJuly 19, 1957 · 15478
2A Foggy DayOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerJuly 19, 1957 · 15479
3My Funny ValentineOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerJuly 19, 1957 · 15480
4Jeepers CreepersOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerJuly 19, 1957 · 15481
5I Hadn't Anyone Till YouJuly 19, 1957 · 15482
6ImaginationJuly 19, 1957 · 15483
7Easy To LoveOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerAugust 2, 1957 · 15486
8I Never KnewOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerAugust 2, 1957 · 15487
9Love Me Or Leave MeOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerAugust 2, 1957 · 15488
10The Lamp Is LowOn this track: Maynard Ferguson, John Bellow, Joe Burnett, Tom Slaney, Bob Burgass, Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Ford, Anthony Ortega, Willie Maiden, Tate Houston, Al Cohn, Bill Holman, Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons, Richard Evans, Larry BunkerAugust 2, 1957 · 15489
11Moonlight In VermontAugust 2, 1957 · 15490
12The Song Is YouAugust 2, 1957 · 15491

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The 2 sessions

July 19, 1957NYCMaynard Ferguson And His Orchestra
- Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
- John Bellow – trumpet
- Joe Burnett – trumpet
- Tom Slaney – trumpet
- Bob Burgass – trombone
- Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
- Jimmy Ford – alto, tenor sax
- Anthony Ortega – alto, tenor sax
- Willie Maiden – tenor sax, arranger
- Tate Houston – baritone sax
- Irene Kral – vocal
- Al Cohn – arranger
- Bill Holman – arranger
- Ernie Wilkins – arranger
- Bobby Timmons – piano
- Richard Evans – bass
- Larry Bunker – drums
6 tracks on this record · 6 takes that dayOpen the session →
August 2, 1957NYCMaynard Ferguson And His Orchestra
- Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
- John Bellow – trumpet
- Joe Burnett – trumpet
- Tom Slaney – trumpet
- Bob Burgass – trombone
- Jimmy Cleveland – trombone
- Jimmy Ford – alto, tenor sax
- Anthony Ortega – alto, tenor sax
- Willie Maiden – tenor sax, arranger
- Tate Houston – baritone sax
- Irene Kral – vocal
- Al Cohn – arranger
- Bill Holman – arranger
- Ernie Wilkins – arranger
- Bobby Timmons – piano
- Richard Evans – bass
- Larry Bunker – drums
6 tracks on this record · 6 takes that dayOpen the session →

Together elsewhere

The other albums at least two of these players are on together.

4 of them 1 album

	No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
	BCP-6037	Big Band Contrast	Various Artists	1960	Maynard Ferguson, Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn, Bill Holman

3 of them 4 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
MG-36104	The Swingin' Miss D	Dinah Washington	1957	Jimmy Cleveland, Anthony Ortega, Ernie Wilkins
MG-36119	Dinah Washington Sings Fats Waller	Dinah Washington With Ernie Wilkins Orchestra	1958	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins, Richard Evans
BCP-79	Jazz For Young Moderns (And Old Buzzards, Too)	Tony Ortega	1959	Jimmy Cleveland, Anthony Ortega, Bobby Timmons
RLP 429	Big Bags	Milt Jackson Orchestra	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Tate Houston, Ernie Wilkins

2 of them 34 albums

No.	Title	Leader	Year	Who
PR 7828	Annie Ross · not on the site yet	Annie Ross	1953	Jimmy Cleveland, Anthony Ortega
PR 7840	Gigi Gryce Et Son Orchestre · not on the site yet	Gigi Gryce Et Son Orchestre	1953	Jimmy Cleveland, Anthony Ortega
MG-26024	Dimensions	Maynard Ferguson	1955	Maynard Ferguson, Willie Maiden
MG-36021	Maynard Ferguson And His Octet	Maynard Ferguson And His Octet	1955	Maynard Ferguson, Bill Holman
MG-36044	Dimensions Featuring Maynard Ferguson	Maynard Ferguson And His Orchestra	1955	Maynard Ferguson, Willie Maiden
MGN-1083	Jazz Recital	Dizzy Gillespie	1956	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
BCP-6011	Something Else By Johnny Richards	Johnny Richards Big Band	1956	Maynard Ferguson, Bill Holman
MG-36082	Music For Hi-Fi Bugs	Pete Rugolo	1956	Maynard Ferguson, Larry Bunker
MG-36087	Today Is Bargain Day - A Collection Of All Star High Fidelity Recordings	Various Artists	1956	Maynard Ferguson, Bill Holman
MG-36088	The Greatest Stars Of Jazz Under One Roof	Various Artists	1956	Maynard Ferguson, Larry Bunker
MG-36103	Swingin' With Terry Gibbs	Terry Gibbs And His Orchestra	1956	Al Cohn, Ernie Wilkins
BCP-6014	All Of Me - The Debonair Mr. Hartman	Johnny Hartman	1957	Anthony Ortega, Ernie Wilkins
MG-36115	Out On A Limb	Pete Rugolo	1957	Maynard Ferguson, Larry Bunker
LP 1281	LaVern Baker Sings Bessie Smith	LaVern Baker With Phil Moore's Orchestra	1958	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
BCP-6027	Art Blakey Big Band	Art Blakey Big Band	1958	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn
MG-36142	Cat On A Hot Tin Horn	Cat Anderson Orchestra	1959	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
CL 1469	Sweet And Lowdown	Jackie Cain & Roy Kral	1960	Anthony Ortega, Larry Bunker
RLP 377	African Waltz	Cannonball Adderley And His Orchestra	1961	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
PRLP 7206	Trane Whistle	Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Big Band	1961	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
RLP 395	Rah	Mark Murphy	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
RLP 397	A Jazz Version Of Kean: Selections From The Broadway Musical Hit	The Riverside Jazz Stars	1962	Ernie Wilkins, Bobby Timmons
RLP 411	Letter From Home	The Voice Of Eddie Jefferson	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
RLP 416	Cannonball Adderley Greatest Hits	Cannonball Adderley Quintet With Milt Jackson	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
RLP 419	The Magic Touch	Tadd Dameron And His Orchestra	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Tate Houston
RLP 432	Down Home	Sam Jones & Co.	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
LP 1383	Richard Rodgers' No Strings: An After-Theatre Version	LaVern Baker, Chris Connor, Herbie Mann, Bobby Short	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn
BCP-6065	Golden Jazz Instrumentals	Various Artists	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn
V-8430	Sonny Rollins/Brass Sonny Rollins/Trio	Sonny Rollins Trio	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
V-8444	Guest Soloist: Cannonball Adderley	Ray Brown With The All-Star Big Band	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
V-8476	Bursting Out With The All Star Big Band!	The Oscar Peterson Trio	1962	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
V-8508	Full Nelson	Oliver Nelson	1963	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn
V-8544	Hobo Flats	Jimmy Smith	1963	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn
V-8579	Winners All! Down Beat Jazz Poll	Various Artists	1964	Jimmy Cleveland, Ernie Wilkins
V-8721	The Best Of Jimmy Smith	Jimmy Smith With Oliver Nelson Big Band / Jimmy Smith Trio	1967	Jimmy Cleveland, Al Cohn