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Maynard Ferguson Album Reviews - High Voltage

From Downbeat; January 1988.

There's more than a touch of Armstrong audible in Maynard Ferguson's straight forward rendition of Stardust and that tension (MF's swing phrasing over a variety of contemporary grooves) infects most of High Voltage. Maynard's reduced seven-piece electric combo has become increasingly MORish though their energetic offerings are light years ahead of similar settings for Herb Alpert or Chuck Mangione. The band lays down a variety of substantial grooves from calypso to funk which benefit greatly from the exceptional sound quality. A solid choice for fusion fans, others should tread more cautiously.