1974 studio album by Maynard Ferguson
Chameleon big band jazz album by Canadian jazz trumpeterMaynard Ferguson . It featurescover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including: "Jet " byPaul McCartney and Wings , "The Way We Were " – which was popularized byBarbra Streisand , and "Livin' for the City " byStevie Wonder .[ 1] trumpeter Bunny Berigan with his own take on "I Can't Get Started ".
Writing for theAll Music Guide to Jazz Scott Yanow said of the album that "His version ofHerbie Hancock 's "Chameleon" is enjoyable, and he does a good job onChick Corea 's "La Fiesta".[ 4]
Chameleon was reissued on CD bySony on July 1, 2003 in the U.S. with the album "Conquistador " paired with it as a double re-release and containsremastered sound as well as an extended essay within the 12-page liner booklet.[ 5]
Maynard Ferguson – Leader, trumpet, baritone horn, superbone and vocal. Stan Mark , Dennis Noday, Lynn Nicholson, Bob Summers – trumpets, flugelhorn, Latin American instrumentsRandy Purcell, Jerry Johnson – trombones Andy Mackintosh – alto sax, flute, soprano, cowbell Brian Smith – tenor sax, flute, tambourine Bruce Johnstone – baritone sax, flute, vibraslap Rick Petrone – bass Allan Zavod – piano, electric pianoDan D'Imperio - drums Joe Beck - guitarJerry Johnson - trombone, played all bass trombone parts using "false-pedaltones" on a 2B, arranged La Fiesta[citation needed Teo Macero –ProducerStan Tonkel –Recording EngineerJohn Guerriere, Tim Geelan –Re-Mix Engineers Jack Ashkinazy –Mastering EngineerKarenlee Grant –Cover Design Frank Laffitte –Cover photographs Ernie Garside –Sleeve notes, contracting-co-ordination
