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Walter Maynard Ferguson CM (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton 's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, [3] his versatility on several instruments, and his ...
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.
Aug 25, 2006 · 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...
Maynard’s Official Website is Back. More News. “I’m a person of change and I must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. That’s part of the word ‘jazz’… it’s an adventure.”.
4.46K subscribers. Subscribed. 840. 102K views 9 years ago. Maynard Ferguson: Live - At the Top (1975) Maynard Ferguson with his orchestra performs his most memorable songs and he amazes...
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. The Canadian-born...
Aug 23, 2006 · Active. 1930s - 2000s. Born. May 4, 1928 in Verdun, Quebec, Canada. Died. August 23, 2006 in Ventura, CA. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Crossover Jazz, Hard Bop, Jazz-Pop, Jazz Instrument, Trumpet Jazz. Also Known As. Walter Maynard Ferguson. Album Highlights. Full Discography. Articles. Staff Picks. Advanced Search. Remove Ads. 404 Error.
