''Primal Scream'' is the eighth

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album by Canadian trumpeter Maynard Ferguson on Columbia Records. ''Primal Scream'' marks the beginning of the second phase of Ferguson's career with Columbia, where his live big band sound is set aside in favor of lavish studio productions. The album credits reveal an all-star

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made up of New York's finest musicians, along with backing vocalists and strings were recruited for this release. While most of the tracks would remain studio creations only, his rendition of "Pagliacci" would become a concert feature for his touring band, and was heard by millions when he performed it as part of the closing ceremonies of the

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in Montreal.

Reviews

Maynard's late-'70s recordings were generally not well received by jazz purists, but

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's Jim Newsom described ''Primal Scream'' by saying "Ferguson's trademark trumpet playing is featured in all its screaming glory..."

Reissues

In 2004, ''Primal Scream'' was reissued by

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Track listing

All tracks arranged and conducted by

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Personnel

All credits adapted from album cover.

Musicians

* Maynard Ferguson: Trumpet

Rhythm

* Drums:

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* Bass: Gary King *

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, Jeff Mironov, Jerry Friedman * Percussion:

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* Piano,

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, Clavinet: Bob James * Electric piano and Mini Moog Synthesizer: Chick Corea ("The Cheshire Cat Walk" only)

Reeds

* Flute and Baritone saxophone: Bobby Militello * Soprano &

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: Mark Colby * Alto saxophone:

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* Tenor Saxophone:

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Brass

* Trumpet:

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* Trumpet and Flugelhorn: Jon Faddis,

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, Stan Mark *

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: Tony Studd * Bass trombone: David Taylor, Paul Faulise *

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s: Brooks Tillotson, Earl Chapin

Singers

* Patti Austin * Lani Groves * Hilda Harris

Strings

* Violins:

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, Max Ellen, Harry Cykman, Paul Gershman, Emanuel Green, Charles Libove, Joseph Malin, Frederick Buldi *

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s: Theodore Israel,

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* Celli: Alan Schulman, Charles McCracken

Production

* Record producer by: Bob James *

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and Conducted by:

* Recorded and Mixed by: Joe Jorgenson * Additional Engineering by: Gerry Block * Mastering Engineer: Jack Ashkinazy * Cover Photo: David Arky, John Barrett *

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: John Berg, Andy Engel

Solos

* All Trumpet: Maynard Ferguson * Soprano sax solo on ''Invitation'': Mark Colby * Tenor Sax solo on ''Primal Scream'' and ''Cheshire Cat'': Mark Colby * Synthesizer solo on ''Cheshire Cat'': Chick Corea * Flute solo on ''Pagliacci'' and ''Swamp'': Bobby Militello

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1976 albums Columbia Records albums Maynard Ferguson albums