Maynard ferguson and is birdland dream band 2 lp on 1 cd. A couple of years ago, maynard played a concert for the king of thailand. Trumpeter maynard ferguson s 1977 album new vintage was yet another foray into the gluttonously epic, rockinfused jazz he had already perfected on such albums as primal scream and conquistador the latter of which contained ferguson s popular version of gonna fly now, the theme from rocky. Walter maynard ferguson cm was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. His last recorded works here are a fitting tribute to his legendary career as a jazz trumpeter. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before.
This project began as an effort to sort out some of the conflicting andor incomplete information associated with some of mfs live material, from tv and radio appearances to audience recordings. Fortunately in addition to a tour, the orchestra cut a pair of albums, most of which is included on this single cd. Maynard and his band were in the studio recording the album hot, and chicago was across. Then findticketsfast is the place to aquire your maynard ferguson tour 2020 tickets. Marks high alumnus joe dawson uprightelectric bass.
Apr 08, 2018 the concert opened with a message from the three remaining members of queen in tribute to mercury. The maynard ferguson tribute page articles concert. Maynard ferguson tribute band player roster and bios. Maynard ferguson tickets 2020, maynard ferguson tour dates 2020, maynard ferguson schedule 2020 as one of the most reliable and trusted sources for premium event seating and maynard ferguson tickets, we offer a comprehensive and userfriendly platform for all our customers. Theme from rocky gonna fly now by matthias bistan free. Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links. The double dvd tribute package, including the maynard ferguson tribute concert held september 20, 2006 at the university of missouri touhill performing arts center in st. Maynard ferguson musician music database radio swiss jazz. Jan 23, 2020 walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard ferguson band alumni regrouped for a memorial concert soon after his death, led by trumpeters wayne bergeron, patrick hession, walter white, and eric miyashiro. In september 2006, wayne was honored to have performed as a featured soloist at the maynard ferguson tribute concert in st. We also perform for corporate business events, parties, and personal celebrations as well.
Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. This double dvd tribute package includes the maynard ferguson tribute concert. New maynard ferguson dvds the maynard ferguson tribute page. To bring the passion of maynard ferguson to a new generation by offering our time and talent as musicians to local school music groups. Im a person of change and i must be honest to my artistry and my creativity.
There is so much love for maynard and his music that putting it on a shelf somewhere just did not seem like the right thing to do. 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. Aug 29, 2006 maynard ferguson tribute set august 29, 2006 5. So far, 2005 is shaping up to be quite a year for maynard ferguson fans. Louis, missouri along with many other world class trumpet players. This double dvd tribute package includes the maynard ferguson tribute concert held september 20, 2006 at the university of missouri touhill performing. Maynard ferguson and is birdland dream band 2 lp on 1. Maynard ferguson tribute show tickets, thu, jun 18, 2020.
The clips on this page are songs that virtually every maynard ferguson fan knows as they were his most popular. Every year around this time, my band performs a tribute concert to him at catalina jazz club in hollywood. Horn album and is highly regarded by ferguson fans. Click on the image below to see a closeup view of shorty rogers original sketch of whats new. Recording of a live tribute concert to maynard ferguson, the legendary trumpet player. Stephens, former lead trumpet player in maynard ferguson s band, and the asu jazz ensemble will recreate the exciting hits for which ferguson is so well known, including. Theme from rocky gonna fly now by matthias bistan published on 20808t09. Tribute dvd chronicles two concert events at the taj mahal and the forbidden city 1997 dvd 2001 16. Maynard ferguson and his birdland dream band maynard. Recorded in the summer of 2005 at the legendary ronnie scotts jazz club in london, england, this album features exciting new arrangements of classic jazz standards done in the colorful ferguson way, as well as a few quintessential ferguson. Findtickets llc offer a varied collection of maynard ferguson tickets 2020 for every single largest concert that happened in the united states and in canada. Sound clips fanaddicts the maynard ferguson tribute page.
Walter maynard ferguson was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. For the love of maynard ferguson public group facebook. Maynard ferguson tribute band of central florida is a group dedicated to bringing the passionate music of maynard ferguson to central florida school music programs. The maynard ferguson tribute band was formed in october of 2006 to perform a tribute to maynard and his music to raise money for a music scholarship in his name. Maynard ferguson birdland dream band volume 2 discogs. The maynard ferguson tribute page sound clips fans. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Former mf soundman travis hatem sent in these two pics. Mac kicks band maynard ferguson tribute concert country.
Paul cacia has graciously allowed the maynard ferguson tribute page to display this sketch from his personal collection. Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Concertpass is your number one destination for all maynard ferguson concerts tickets as well as concert dates and extensive tour information. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a storied solo career. Mark van cleave leads this tribute to the boss with the velocity big bebop band playing many of the maynard ferguson classics along with some brand new arrangements in the maynard ferguson tradition.
Maynard ferguson tour dates 2020 maynard ferguson concert. This player is a free download available at apple quicktime website. Maynard ferguson beginners are those people who have maybe heard of maynard or even been to a show, but are relatively unfamiliar with his work. Mac kicks band maynard ferguson tribute concert country road. Audio is suprisingly clean and clear for a recording from 1956, and maynard soars. On concertpass youll find maynard ferguson tickets at great prices across an excellent range of seating. Its not just that it contains more over the top versions of theme songs rocky ii disco anyone. Maynard fan rusty lerner obtained these rare photos. The tribute maynard ferguson was a legendary trumpeter and bandleader. Maynard ferguson live at the top is a one hour concert performance recorded in 1975 and features such mf classics as chameleon and gospel john dont be confused by the recent picture on the cover. This page of sounds is dedicated to the maynard ferguson fan. But, the past isnt forgotten with a minute tribute to dizzy gillespie, charlie.
This is a must have for any serious maynard ferguson fan. The sounds on this page are intended for maynard ferguson beginners. 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. Hot could be the absolute worst of trumpeter maynard fergusons 70s recordings. If youve only heard maynard in the mf horn series of recordings or his later work postrocky, you owe it to yourself to get your hands on as many. The music then commenced with short sets from bands that were influenced by the music of queen, including metallica, extreme playing a queen medley, def leppard who brought brian may onstage for a faithful version of now im here. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. With arrangements from al cohn, bob brookmeyer, jimmy giuffre, ernie wilkins, bill holman, marty paich, willie maiden, johnny mandel, and herb geller, it is not too surprising that these charts sound. The maynard ferguson tribute page sound clips beginners.
Perhaps you really enjoy maynards music and own several cds, but there are several albums that you dont have probably because most of them are out of print. Maynard ferguson big bop nouveau band jazzwoche burghausen 2001 duration. Trumpeter maynard fergusons 1977 album new vintage was yet another foray into the gluttonously epic, rockinfused jazz he had already perfected on such albums as primal scream and conquistador the latter of which contained fergusons popular version of gonna fly now, the theme from rocky. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. When kenton returned to a more practical 19piece jazz band, ferguson continued with him. Tour dates maynard ferguson tour date archive mftourdates. You can find the list of maynard ferguson tour dates here. His breakthrough into public consciousness came in 1950 when he joined stan kenton, electrifying audiences with his highnote playing. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter. By matt keller jump to the pics new pics added 51403 new pics added 52403 i just returned from boston this very evening and i hope to capture some of the residual excitement im still feeling from mfs 75th birthday bash before i go to bed. The concert was held a month after ferguson s death in 2006.
In january we saw the release of maynards first dvd, live at the top. Louis and over 60 minutes of historical bonus footage, will be available for sale exclusively through the maynard ferguson online store on friday, may 25, 2007. An internet tribute to jazz legend maynard ferguson. In october of 2004 wayne had the honor performing as a featured artist at stratospheric, a four day festival honoring the legendary trumpeter maynard ferguson. 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. Louis next month for a concert paying tribute to jazz legend maynard ferguson, the question is. His chops, long overworked by years of obscenely high trumpet squealing, are beginning to let him down. The maynard ferguson tribute page pictures exclusives.
Maynard ferguson tour dates, maynard ferguson concerts. Horn was the first in a series of albums utilizing that title. Maynard ferguson tickets are on sale right now on concertpass. A dvd of the concert was released, also featuring footage of ferguson in performance, and spoken tributes from colleagues. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. Maynard ferguson tribute band player roster and bios gary underwood one of the original founding members of this tribute band, gary has a passion for music education and hopes to be able to share the great music of maynard ferfuson and other jazz greats, while engaging and educating students throughout florida. Maynard tribute jay chatterways chameleon by orthoman8. Maynard ferguson tribute gonna fly now sheet music for.
Fresh from their appearance at the rehoboth true blue jazz festival and their maynard ferguson tribute, the spartan alumni jazz band along with leader joe dawson and conductor larry spencer are always looking for new band arrangements and concert venues. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson. Its almost unimaginable to think that maynard played like this at every live performance. While not a studio quality recording you do get an idea of what it was like to experience maynard and his band live. 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. Aug 05, 2007 this is the maynard ferguson tribute band playing gonna fly now featuring wayne bergeron patrick hession and eric miyashiro this is by far the best gonna fly now ever. The selftitled maynard ferguson was released in 1971, not long after the m. Stephens, former lead trumpet player in maynard fergusons band, and the asu jazz ensemble will recreate the exciting hits for which ferguson is so well known, including. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a. Angelo state university s student jazz ensemble will be joined by a special guest trumpeter, paul stephens, to present its first concert of 2019. Get maynard ferguson setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other maynard ferguson fans for free on. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Some of us would like to play like maynard ferguson, trumpeter and trumpet teacher because of his fantastic sound and range in the upper register. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader.
Sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. The concert opened with a message from the three remaining members of queen in tribute to mercury. Prerelease trailer of the maynard ferguson tribute concert dvd. Louis and over 60 minutes of historical bonus footage.
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