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Maggie’s Back in Town!! is an album by trumpeter Howard McGhee which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Contemporary label.

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars, calling it “McGhee’s finest recording of the period” and stating: “This CD is a perfect starting point for listeners not familiar with the underrated (and often overlooked) Howard McGhee”.

Track listing:
“Demon Chase” (Howard McGhee) – 7:50
“Willow Weep for Me” (Ann Ronell) – 4:20
“Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:13
“Sunset Eyes” (Teddy Edwards) – 5:10
“Maggie’s Back in Town” (Edwards) – 10:36
“Summertime” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 3:11
“Brownie Speaks” (Clifford Brown) – 8:03

Personnel:
Howard McGhee – trumpet
Phineas Newborn, Jr. – piano
Leroy Vinnegar – bass
Shelly Manne – drums

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Released: 1961
Recorded: June 26, 1961
Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, California
Length: 42:23
Label: Contemporary
M 3596/S 7596
Producer: Lester Koenig