Conquistador by Maynard Ferguson

Conquistador

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Conquistador

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Jazz aficionados, and especially trumpet players, will listen to this recording with envy. Maynard's getting older, but his chops are still just fine. He heads to the stratosphere with ease, and his lip slurs (with pinpoint control) are truly amazing. The centerpiece of the album has to be the re-write of the popular "Star Trek" theme. A powerful, electronic-driven chart, the improvising of flautist Bobby Militello is awesome. Listen carefully and you can hear him "singing" along with his solo midway through. Make sure you turn up the volume at the fadeout, and you will hear what is most likely the highest sustained note ever played on the trumpet. Ferguson is to be congratulated for using contemporary musicians like Bob James, he of "Taxi" fame, on his charts. James's "Soar Like an Eagle" features a wonderful electric piano solo, and some nifty sax work as well. This is quintessential Ferguson......some great, searing trumpet work, plus an eclectic selection of music that will keep you listening. A must for Ferguson fans, and jazz fans as well.

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