Chris Connor And Maynard Ferguson- Double Exposure-LP

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
• Label: Atlantic, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Gershwin Pub., Remick, Chappell, Harwin, Buckeye, Paramount, Shilkret, T. B. Harms, Pickwick, Gordon Jenkins Inc., Columbia Pictures Music
• Catalog number: 8049
• Country: US

Double Exposure brings together the sultry vocal stylings of Chris Connor and the dynamic trumpet and bandleading of Maynard Ferguson for a compelling jazz collaboration. Recorded around 1960–61 and produced by Atlantic’s Nesuhi Ertegun, the album offers a blend of lush big band arrangements and intimate moments, with Connor’s voice shining on standards like "Black Coffee" and "I Only Have Eyes For You." Ferguson’s trumpet work stands out, though the ensemble often plays as a cohesive unit rather than spotlighting individual solos. The inclusion of "Happy New Year," a festive tune by Gordon Jenkins and Chuck Collins, adds a seasonal twist that’s less common in jazz vocal albums. This 1961 mono pressing on vinyl captures the era’s sound with authenticity. The record is graded VG++, indicating it’s very clean with only minor, faint surface marks that won’t distract from listening. Mono pressings like this often present a different spatial perspective compared to stereo, making it an interesting piece for collectors or listeners curious about period sound presentation. A pairing of voice and brass that’s more about team effort than trumpet fireworks—proof that sometimes the ensemble’s chemistry steals the spotlight. Chris Connor And Maynard Ferguson. Double Exposure - Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono.

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