Maynard Ferguson's Hollywood Party

Maynard Ferguson's Hollywood Party is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1954 and originally released on the EmArcy label as a 10-inch LP but reissued as a 12-inch album. The album was released on CD compiled with Jam Session featuring Maynard Ferguson as Hollywood Jam Sessions in 2005.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars but rated Hollywood Jam Sessions 4½ stars stating "Hollywood Jam Sessions has some of Ferguson's most exciting performances from his Los Angeles years".

Track listing

"Night Letter" - 14:08
"Somebody Loves Me" - 15:44

Personnel

Maynard Ferguson - trumpet, valve trombone
Bud Shank - alto saxophone, flute
Bob Cooper - tenor saxophone
Bob Gordon - baritone saxophone
Russ Freeman - piano
Curtis Counce - bass
Shelly Manne - drums