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Maynard Ferguson Plays Al Cohn - Supplemental Material

Maynard Ferguson “Plays” Al Cohn, by Patrick Dorian

The Note – Winter/Spring 2021 – Supplemental Material

The following is presented as supplemental material for additional interest regarding Pat Dorian’s article on Maynard Ferguson and Al Cohn.

While performing and recording many live tracks at Peacock Lane jazz room in Hollywood in December 1956 and January 1957, Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra (his West Coast Dream Band) were contracted by Universal International to record music and film a short subject Swingin’ and Singin’ (Universal Musical Short Film 3655 produced by Universal-International Pictures Inc./Universal Studios, December 18 & 21, 1956, © March 1, 1957). This video is an excerpt from the original 15 minute short of the composition "The Wailing Boat" by Al Cohn.

Universal Studios Recording Contracts

Universal Studio Manager's report from December 21, 1956 showing all musicians for Maynard Fergusons band and what they were paid. Each musician was paid an average of $30 and the report is hand written by the manager.
Universal Studio Manager’s Daily Report sideline (filming) contract from December 21, 1956 for the “Maynard Ferguson Musical Short (7157),” listing MF and his musicians. Courtesy of Mark Cantor  
Universal Studio Manager's report from December 18, 1956 showing all additional musicians for the musical short production and what they were paid. Each of the 40 musicians were orchestral players and were paid an average of $150 and the report is hand written by the manager.
Universal Studio Manager’s Daily Report recording (audio only) contract from December 18, 1956 for the “Maynard Ferguson Musical Short (7157),” listing extra musicians. Courtesy of Mark Cantor
Universal Studio Manager's report from December 18, 1956 showing all musicians for Maynard Ferguson's band and what they were paid. Each musician was paid an average of $45 and the report is hand written by the manager.
Universal Studio Manager’s Daily Report recording (audio only) contract from December 18, 1956 for the “Maynard Ferguson Musical Short (7157),” listing MF and his musicians. Courtesy of Mark Cantor

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Contact Information

Campus Address
Fine and Performing Art Center, Kemp Library (ACMJC)
Phone:
(570) 422-3828
Title of Department Leader
Jazz Program Coordinator, Al Cohn Memorial Jazz Collection
Name
Matthew J. Vashlishan
Phone:
(570) 422-3828