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Maynard Ferguson. Walter Maynard Ferguson CM (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) [1] [2] was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton 's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957.
Maynard Ferguson created the kind of life all artists hope for. He traveled the world with musicians he respected, playing the music he loved. He performed with iconic jazz legends and band kids just starting out, jammed with kings and presidents and was honored with countless awards.
The World of Jazz Legend Maynard Ferguson. DOC SEVERINSEN “I always thought what a great thing Maynard was doing. He was out there with that big band keeping jazz going and keeping big bands going at a time when no one else was doing it.” Full Bio
Aug 25, 2006 · Maynard Ferguson, whose soaring trumpeting reached the instrument’s highest ranges and propelled a musical career of more than 60 years, died Wednesday in Ventura, Calif. He was 78.
Maynard Ferguson - Birdland. JudeCincy. 2.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 11K. 1.3M views 15 years ago. Maynard Ferguson performing Birdland on the Mike Douglas Show ...more. Maynard...
Jul 31, 2008 · Walter Maynard Ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a Canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Born in Verdun, Quebe...
Aug 24, 2006 · Big band leader and jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, who played with Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Kenton and recorded the Rocky theme song, has died at the age of 78.
