Charlie Barnet 45s with Maynard Ferguson

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE / ILL WIND -- Capitol F843

Here’s MF with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on his early signature piece "All the Things You Are," by composer Jerome Kern. He plays in the STRATOSPHERE!!! The story goes that when Jerome Kern's family heard Maynard's version, they were appalled! (Gee, they didn't like stratospheric trumpet playing???) They demanded that it be pulled off the market, and revoked all rights to its use. Apparently the 78s had been on the market for several weeks, but the 45s were just being issued, and were immediately recalled. A few copies of the 45 DID get out, however. Nevertheless, they're one of the rarest discs featuring Maynard. They're RARE, without question! I've hunted and hunted, and have found a few copies. I don't think you'll find this sort of selection anywhere else.
SORRY! NO COPIES AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, CLAUDE REIGNS / REALLY? -- Capitol 6F-1222

Here’s MF with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on a rare little studio 45, recorded in 1949. This one is quite hard to find, especially in nice condition.
COPY #1. The labels on this one are ultra clean and nice, and the vinyl rates a NMINT- to NMINT! It's in SUPER condition. Yours for $17.00.
COPY #2. The labels on this one are clean and nice, with the only issue being very small rectangle of slight discoloration where a price sticker was removed. It's hardly noticeable. The vinyl itself has a few very light surface scratches. It's EX-. This one is $7.00.

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, OVER THE RAINBOW / SPAIN -- Capitol F-1404

Here’s MF with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on a rare little studio 45. MF plays only on the track Over the Rainbow, recorded in 8/16/49. This one is quite hard to find, especially in nice condition.
COPY #1. This is the first copy of this rare little 45 I've ever had to post to the website. The labels on this one are ultra clean and nice with no damage, and the vinyl rates a NMINT-! It's in SUPER condition. Yours for $11.00.

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, CLASSICS IN JAZZ, PART 1 -- Capitol EAP 1-624

Here’s MF with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on one of three picture cover EPs that in total make up all the tunes found on the Classics in Jazz LP. This disc contains Pan-Americana, Claude Reigns, Charlie's Other Aunt, and Spain. MF is definitely on the first two tracks, which were recorded in New York City on 8/16/49.
COPY #1. The picture cover on this one shows some signs of aging and surface wear, front and back. There's also a 1" seam crack at bottom center. Still, it's a nice looking cover, and rates at least an EX- (or even an EX). The vinyl is EX+. Overall, this copy is a nice, solid EX. It's yours for $8.00.

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, CLASSICS IN JAZZ, PART 2 -- Capitol EAP 2-624

MF does NOT play with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on this picture cover EP that's one of three EPs making up all the tunes found on the Classics in Jazz LP. This disc contains Eugipelliv, O'Henry, Portrait of Edward Kennedy Ellington. But I'm offering it anyway so you can get a complete set of three EPs if you desire.
COPY #1. The picture cover on this one shows some signs of aging and surface wear, front and back, as well as some wear on the seams. There's also a visible bend at lower left. Still, it's a nice looking cover, and rates at least an EX-. The vinyl is EX+. Overall, this copy is a nice, solid EX. It's yours for $8.00

CHARLIE BARNET AND HIS ORCHESTRA, CLASSICS IN JAZZ, PART 3 -- Capitol EAP 3-624

Here’s MF with the Charlie Barnet Orchestra on one of three picture cover EPs that in total make up all the tunes found on the Classics in Jazz LP. This disc contains Really?, Cu-Ba, Over the Rainbow, and Lonely Street. MF plays on Really? and Over the Rainbow, which were recorded in New York City on 8/16/49.
COPY #1. The picture cover on this one shows some slight signs of aging and surface wear, mainly on the back, but they're minmal. There's also a 1" seam crack just starting to form at bottom center. And there's a small nick along the opening edge. Still, it's a nice looking cover, and rates an EX. The vinyl is EX. Overall, this copy is a nice, solid EX. It's yours for $8.00.
COPY #2. The picture cover on this one is quite nice on the front, appearing NMINT- to NMINT. The seams and spine are totally solid. There's some browning toning on the back, and also a little darkened rectangular section where a (the original?) price sticker was removed. Still, it's a clean and nice cover, and rates an EX. The disc labels are clean, nice, and undamaged, and the vinyl itself rates at least an EX+. A very nice copy in the EX to EX+ range, it's $9.00

VARIOUS ARTISTS, LULLABY OF BIRDLAND VOLUME 1 -- RCA Victor 45 EP EPA-671

A great LP was issued c. 1955 called Lullaby of Birdland. It's the same song, Lullaby of Birdland, performed by several different bands. Maynard plays on two of the versions: the Charlie Barnet version (11/29/54) and the Milt Bernhart version (3/6/55). This LP was also sold as THREE EPs: Volumes 1 (EPA-671), 2 (EPA-672), and 3 (EPA-673). This is Volume 1. Neither of the tracks with Maynard appear on this Volume 1 EP. In fact, they're both on EP Volume 3. However, most collectors want a complete set of these EPs, making up the full album. So I'm offering this to you with the EXPLICIT UNDERSTANDING that MF DOES NOT APPEAR ON THIS PARTICULAR DISC, even though he DOES appear on the 3-EP set.
COPY #1. I believe this is the first copy of this EP I've ever had for sale. The cover has a little record ring wear, front and back, and there's a 1" spine crack at bottom center. Still, it's a solid cover -- EX. The vinyl is well-above-average -- EX. A nice, solid EP of a hard-to-find recording: $6.00.


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