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The Loudhorns: One For Maynard
ByThe respective performers' resumés span gigs with eminent stars such as Elton John, Garth Brooks, Tony Bennett, and Ferguson to complement a who's who list. The eleven-piece group turns in rousing covers selected from Ferguson's repertoire, including a disciplined but garrulous spin on Chick Corea's "La Fiesta." They also delve into some jazz-rock motifs, which is a component of the trumpeter's '70s and beyond playlist.
The ensemble's approach consists of power-packed arrangements, accelerated by rocketing horn choruses and a blistering impetus. The trio of trumpeters judiciously nails those high notes, which, of course, is synonymous with Ferguson's mode of execution. And the musicians turn in a snappy, jazz-funk rendition of Stevie Wonder's "I Wish," featuring the hornists' perky accents and piercing crescendos.
Trombonists Barry Green and Roy Agee take the lead atop a high-impact swing vamp on "Superbone Meets The Badman." The musicians then close out the festivities with a ballsy and peppery spin on everyone's favorite cover tune; Joe Zawinul's "Birdland." But it's not about screaming notes and wayward abandonon the contrary, it's an astutely engineered effort that packs a mighty wallop amid the proper variances in pitch and tempo.
Track Listing
Give It One; La Fiesta; Bohemian Rhapsody; Foreign Correspondent; I Wish; Left Bank Express; Superbone Meets the Bad Man; Fly Away From Here; Birdland.
Personnel
The Loudhorns
band / ensemble / orchestraSteve Patrick
trumpetVinnie Ciesielski
trumpetMike Casteel
trumpetRoy Agee
tromboneErin Horner
french hornJason Waters
drumsTony Nagy
bassAdam Agati
guitarRon Gilmore
keyboardsJoey Murphy
tubaBarry Green: trombone.
Album information
Title: One For Maynard | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: Loud Conversation Pieces
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