All Artists: Maynard Ferguson Title: Master Of The Stratosphere Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Collectables Records Release Date: 7/13/2004 Genre: Jazz Styles: Smooth Jazz, Bebop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 090431955529 |
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CD ReviewsA Legend that redefined the Jazz/Funk Genre. Ramza | Dekalb, IL | 09/15/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "One of Maynard Ferguson's greatest albums, Master of the Stratosphere, is a showcase of his great talent. He wails on the upper register and makes it sound so easy. Some of his greatest stuff is on this CD as well, including the famous "MacArthur Park" and "Chameleon". Songs you will end up listening to many times.
This album also contains remakes of two very popular theme songs from the 70's, Rocky and Shaft. Whenever Maynard Ferguson remakes a song, he builds on to it from the ground up. The original lyrical line will still be there, but he builds a tower of high notes, intricate harmonies, and just a wall of intense brass sound on top."MacArthur Park" is probably one of the greatest examples of this. Other songs like "Gospel John" include a slow moody song developing into a Disney-esque type melody. The reason I picked this album over "Primal Scream" or "Chameleon" is because this CD has all of the most popular songs. Master of the Stratosphere is like his Greatest Hits. It's difficult to find another Maynard CD with "MacArthur Park","Chameleon","Primal Scream", or "Gospel John" on them. So if you have an interest in jazz or brass, I Highly recommend this album. In fact if you have never heard Maynard before, I guarantee that this CD will impress you, and you will spend hours listening to it." |