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I bought this album in vinyl back in the day and still have it, somewhere! There was always something special about this tune, and this performance. It's got drive, it swings and Maynard is at his absolute prime. While there are a few which are a little disappointing to go back to, this one's ...

Who needs Steve McQueen with drama like this? We were fortunate to have been there -- the Peugeot tent got very quiet at the end. Considering the crash results, an absolutely stupendous victory for Audi. And a really great video tribute.

Correct; it's the first -- and I agree best -- version, from the "return from London" album, vintage 1970, if I recall correctly. I was in college; Maynard had been off in India and England for years, and it was a great day to hear him again. That joy always comes back when I hear anything from...

Been a Maynard fan for almost 50 years. Always heard that this was a featured number of his but I'd heard with Kenton. Anyhow, it's sort of a holy grail; the stuff of legends. I have to say I'm a little surprised that he did it so straight; but let's not forget: he was only 27 in 1955. I cont...

Originally recorded from the 1958 NJF on the "Message from Newport" album. This classic was played for Philly jazz fans at 9:50 P.M. every Mon-Thurs during the 60's and early 70's by Maynard's friend and fan, DJ Sid Mark, to close his evening show on WHAT-FM (96.5), "The Mark of Jazz." Sid sing...

Originally on the 1958 "Message from Newport" album. Still my favorite version for the drive and stupendous section work. Thanks for putting this classic up.

@pindaric Fan of both. But you made me think of why I don't compare them.

Had the good fortune to see this show twice, at DCI in Buffalo, and at the Championships in Syracuse. Best corps show I ever saw, bar none.