The audio quality isn't bad, though the balance is inferior to earlier recordings like the Roulette dates. And dynamic balance along with acoustic bass (not the electric bass on this session) are critical to the ensemble work and control of a great if not classic tune and arrangement like "Frame for the Blues."
What a find for part of my 25 freebies!! Almost took it off Itunes. MF VI - his tone and control are little down from previous decades (my Mom remembers MF from when she was a teen), still essential if you collect MF albums. What a remarkable musician !!
Maynard Ferguson (at 77 years old!) and Denis DiBlasio. Enough said! If you already have an appreciation for Maynard, then this album is right up your alley. Now if we could only get Columbia to release MF Horn IV and V - Live at Jimmy's on CD...
This is the last live recording that M.F.did.It's just like being there. It brings back many memories of the concerts I attended over the last many years.As usual he features his players;hence the long solos.So----it's M.F.----live-----GET IT!
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