Lets face the music and dance maynard ferguson album. The maynard ferguson collection finds a home maynard. Maynard ferguson, musicianphoto measures 10 x 8inches. Robinson was born on december 26, 1967 and started playing trumpet at the age of 12. Maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in stan kentonstan kenton. Maynard ferguson gonna fly now mike douglas show 1977 by 4greatmf. The dawning of the 1960s saw ferguson securely ensconsed in new york with a tight working band and a modicum of work. The couple and their four children, corby 6 1 2 yrs, lisa 5 yrs, bentley 3 yrs, wilder 2 yrs. Why maynard ferguson couldnt even teach his own son, bentley, and bentleys untimely death 2 2084 bentley douglas ferguson, maynard ferguson s son. Narrated by billy taylor for a cbs sunday morning special on mf from 1984. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson. 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.
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Maynard ferguson high voltage 2cd,1989,intima records. Photo by roy totzke more of the bands gig 4 2 1984 warsaw, in at the wagon wheel playhouse. January 112 ojai, ca rehearsals at chaparral auditorium. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. April 17, 1964 is an american singer and songwriter. 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. He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors prestigious jazz division. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. It was my favorite part of my life until my aunt passed away. 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.
However, as the musical winds changed over the 1960s, those financial opportunities began to dry up. Maynard ferguson birdland dream band volume 2 discogs. Maynard ferguson live coconut champagne 1984 youtube. May 01, 2007 listen to your favorite songs from the one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now. Roulette album discography, part 3, accessed february 8, 2017. I miss him, his band and the excitement of his concerts. Maynard ferguson conquistador cd, 1984, columbia, ck 34457 like new. Bandleader and jazz trumpet phenom maynard ferguson as remembered by 30 musicians.
Filmed in 1974 for public television at the plaza hotel in rochester, new york, maynard ferguson s big band went over the top with a powerful concert that would broaden its appeal to a wider audience. The collection consists of 149 boxes, most of which contain sets of parts used by the various bands led by maynard ferguson from around 1950 through his death in 2006. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson orchestra 10cd boxed set with oversized lpsize box and booklet. Yes, maynard ferguson was a onceinalifetime phenomenon. Double exposure chris connor and maynard ferguson album.
Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. I am a bit biased having followed him for several decades and having photographed three of his concerts. Ferguson died of kidney and liver failure on august 23, 2006. The maynard ferguson tribute page maynard ferguson news. Home discographies the maynard ferguson discography.
The butler coach with the maynard ferguson band pulled out of chicago at 8 a. If you knew maynard and his music and especially if you attended his concerts, youll love the essential maynard ferguson. 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. Originally printed in the june 5, 1975 issue of down beat. In 2003, he created puscifer as a side project, with which he has released three studio albums. Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Current maynard ferguson and big bop nouveau news and announcements. The barnet band was notable for a trumpet section that also included doc. The following is a press release announcing the future of the maynard ferguson collection. 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. Maynard ferguson plays jazz for dancing 1959 newport suite 1960 lets face the music and dance 1960 newport suite is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1960 and originally released on the roulette label. It is nice to know that he left so much for us to enjoy.
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. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The maynard ferguson music library and memorabilia find a home at unt. It seems that all beginning trumpeters, as soon as they can get a sound, have the irresistible urge to see how high they can play. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own band in 1957.
Maynard ferguson pagliacci joe claussell edits by lamuseique. The discography of canadian trumpeter maynard ferguson consists of 45 studio albums, 8 live albums, 12 compilations, 23 singles, along with many contributions as sideman, backing orchestra, or member of a studio orchestra. 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. 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. He is the lead singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands tool and a perfect circle with whom he has released five and four studio albums, respectively. May 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The dock used to get people on and off the island is also used as a stage. Maynard ferguson musician music database radio swiss. Maynard ferguson live at disneyland on tom sawyer island stage in the summer of 1984. The very best performances of the late great maynard ferguson. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which. Why maynard ferguson couldnt even teach his own son. Unlike many other highnote trumpeters, ferguson proved that it was possible to actually play. There is no transfer of for republication or reproduction with these photographs. His breakthrough into public consciousness came in 1950 when he joined stan kenton, electrifying audiences with his highnote playing. Listen to your favorite songs from the one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now.
How to keep from losing your footing printed in the july 1993 issue of downbeat. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Maynard ferguson the maynard ferguson years discogs. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, and his ability to play expressively and accurately in a remarkably high register. Book by melanie mintz scenic design michael anania costumes edi giguere.
Trumpeter ken robinson has taken jamie hovorkas place this tour. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Check out the casual double high c method at a cadenza while opening for maynard with my band inferno notice the onehanded count off. This group is for all mf fans and in particular those who wish to. Lisa ferguson is the daughter of maynard and flo ferguson. This has always been one of my very favorite mf albums. They lived there at millbrook, with tim and his two kids jack and susan, where they all lived together for about 3 years although her family would leave and go out on some adventures. Longtime record producer of 52 cds, seven grammy nominees, 2 grammy winners. 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. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Straightaway jazz themes is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson containing music composed for the tv series straightaway. Press photo maynard ferguson, musician sya92366 ebay. Twos company maynard ferguson and chris connor album.