At the age of four, he was labelled as a child prodigy, performing on the violin and piano. His breakthrough into public consciousness came in 1950 when he joined stan kenton, electrifying audiences with his highnote playing. Walter maynard ferguson, trumpeter, bandleader and. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high. Walter maynard ferguson cm was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Maynard ferguson simple english wikipedia, the free. Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links. The maynard ferguson institute of jazz studies at rowan university was created in 2000, the same year rowan bestowed ferguson with his only honorary doctorate degree. The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. The maynard ferguson tribute page features patrick. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
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Jazz legend maynard ferguson far surpasses the title trumpet player. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent. Although not large enough to be considered a box set it still has 30 titles. The space book is an album by american jazz saxophonist booker ervin featuring performances recorded in 1964 for the prestige label, with his quartet including jaki byard on piano, richard davis on bass, and alan dawson on drums. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register. Double exposure is an album by american vocalist chris connor and canadian jazz trumpeterbandleader maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in late 1960 and early 1961 which was originally released on the atlantic label. Message from maynard 1962 maynard 64 1963 the new sounds of maynard ferguson 1963 maynard 64 is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson collecting tracks recorded between 1959 and 1962 which was originally released on the roulette label. The maynard ferguson tribute page maynard ferguson news. Maynard ferguson biography, birth date, birth place and. Legacy of maynard ferguson celebrated in new book jazztimes. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours.
Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Double exposure chris connor and maynard ferguson album. Fergusons wife floralu, whom he married in 1954, predeceased him, as did their son. Alan wises mf horn lead pipe cracked duung a gig, and maynard ripped it to pieces during intermission by old ironchops 1. High quality maynard ferguson gifts and merchandise. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upand. Maynard ferguson the maynard ferguson years discogs. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a storied solo career. Walter maynard ferguson, trumpeter, valve trombonist and bandleader.
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Maynard ferguson it dont mean a thing by malawolf85. In july, 2006, less than a month before his passing at age seventyeight, trumpeter maynard ferguson led big bop nouveau and a handful of the groups notable alumni into a studio in englewood, nj, to record what is arguably his finest album in years, and one that presumably no one, least of all maynard himself, suspected might be his last. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. In july, 2006, less than a month before his passing at age seventyeight, trumpeter maynard ferguson led big bop nouveau and a handful of the groups notable alumni into a studio in englewood, nj, to record what is arguably his finest album in years, and one that presumably no one, least of all.
Current maynard ferguson and big bop nouveau news and announcements. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register. April 17, 1964 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, and winemaker. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the musical muscle to the rocky movies, has. Maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. Robinson was born on december 26, 1967 and started playing trumpet at the age of 12. Already a band leader in his native land by his early teenage years, trumpeter ferguson played in the bands of boyd raeburn, jimmy dorsey and charlie barnet in the 40s. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader.
Aug 26, 2006 fergusons wife floralu, whom he married in 1954, predeceased him, as did their son. Maynard ferguson was born on may 4, 1928 and died on august 23, 2006. He is best known as the lead singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands tool, with whom he has released five studio albums, a perfect circle, with whom he has released four studio albums, and puscifer, with whom he has released three studio albums. Brass quintet, drum set, brass quintet plus drum set 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba advanced intermediate digital download by maynard ferguson. Both of his parents were musicians and ferguson showed great interest and ability in music even at a very young age. Maynard ferguson 1972 roulette 2432 010 the big band sound of maynard ferguson 1964 sr52110 the world of maynard ferguson 1965 sk101 the maynard ferguson years 1974 mainstream mrl 805 the big f 1976 mercury ems2406 stratospheric 1980 columbia jc 36361 the best of maynard ferguson. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a. He is best known as the lead singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands tool, with whom he has released five studio albums, a perfect circle, with whom he has released four studio albums, and puscifer, with whom he has.
A happy, positive, joyful person, who demonstrated that in his music and his performances. Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Bandleader and jazz trumpet phenom maynard ferguson as remembered by 30 musicians and. Maynard ferguson, whose stratospheric style propelled a musical career of more than 60 years, toured ceaselessly across asia, europe and the united states. Maynard ferguson musician music database radio swiss jazz. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping. Everybody loves the blues by maynard ferguson by musicalprogrammer. Ferguson was one of the notables mentioned in the much lauded book the electric koolaid acid test which detailed.
Stage manager lighting director and the fall of 1984 the tour manager job came be. Conquistador by maynard ferguson cd, oct1984, columbia. However, i did recently get a chance to read maynard ferguson lead player patrick hessions new trumpet book, and it interested me enough to write a little segment on it. Walter maynard ferguson was born in verdun, quebec on may 4, 1928. The institute, under direction of ferguson s friend denis diblasio, supports the rowan jazz program in training young jazz musicians. Conquistador by maynard ferguson cd, oct1984, columbia usa. Alan wises mf horn lead pipe cracked duung a gig, and maynard ripped it to pieces during intermission by old ironchops. The book really does have a nofrills look and feel to it, but the stories and testimony are hard to resist, whether youre a fan of the. The couple and their four children, corby 6 12 yrs, lisa 5 yrs, bentley 3 yrs, wilder 2 yrs. Listen to songs by maynard ferguson on myspace, stream free online music by maynard ferguson. Dizzy gillespie round about midnight finland, 1982 duration.
Trumpeter ken robinson has taken jamie hovorkas place this tour. Maynard ferguson would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 87. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. Oct 22, 2006 check out the casual double high c method at a cadenza while opening for maynard with my band inferno notice the onehanded count off. In baseball parlance, one could say he went down swingin. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the. Postao je poznat zahvalujuci nastupima u orkestru stana kentona prije nego sto je 1957 osnovao svoj big band. Ferguson moved to the united states in the late 1940s and first became regarded as a highnote specialist while. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Jun 24, 2007 in baseball parlance, one could say he went down swingin.
Maynard ferguson trumpet player, bandleader american debut in 1948 spiritual. The following is a press release announcing the future of the maynard ferguson collection. From then on, everyone knows the story, so i wont belabor you with the details except to say that, in my opinion, maynard s ensembles from the mid1950s to 1960s are some of the most. Maynard ferguson maynard ferguson releases discogs. Maynard 64 is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson collecting tracks recorded between 1959 and 1962 which was originally released on the roulette label. Maynard ferguson, the forum presents part 1 youtube. See more ideas about maynard ferguson, trumpet music and jazz. In 1991, he won outstanding lead trumpet at the elmhurst college jazz. Maynard 61 is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in late 1960 and early 1961 and originally released on the roulette label. I thought about you by johnny burke, james van heusen. Maynard ferguson project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, 1 and his ability to play expressively and accurately. Maynard 61 1961 lets face the music and dance is an album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in late 1960 and originally released on the roulette label.
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