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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 ...
Watch Maynard Ferguson's stunning performance of Birdland, a jazz classic. Enjoy the trumpet solo and the band's groove.
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Maynard Ferguson: Live - At the Top (1975)Maynard Ferguson with his orchestra performs his most memorable songs and he amazes the fans with his stratospheric...
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Learn about the life and career of Maynard Ferguson, a Canadian-born trumpeter and bandleader who became a star in the U.S. jazz scene. Read how he started playing at age nine, joined Stan Kenton and Charlie Barnet bands, and developed his signature high-note style.
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.
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
May 7, 2007 · Article. Maynard Ferguson. Published Online May 7, 2007. Last Edited March 4, 2015. Ferguson went to the US in 1948 and worked in turn in the big bands of Boyd Raeburn, Jimmy Dorsey, and Charlie Barnet until 1950.
