Maynard ferguson and general music maynard ferguson board. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. This album is worth hearing only due to the involvement of the incomparable maynard ferguson. Stream tracks and playlists from maynard ferguson on your desktop or mobile device.
May 01, 2017 reflections on an interview with maynard ferguson posted on may 1, 2017 may 1, 2017 by patrick f. 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. Mar 09, 2018 i remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. 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. Feb 21, 2007 in this video, jazz legend maynard ferguson discusses his equipment preferences while in studio taping trumpet instructional lessons for starsteachmusic. Maynard ferguson interview morning break on wokr channel rochester, ny november 9, 1983 duration. By the early 80s, trumpeter maynard ferguson s discoheavy jazz albums, so commercially viable through the previous decade, had already begun losing their hip cachet. 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.
Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter. Apr 25, 2009 this is an informal chat with maynard ferguson in his hotel room following a jazz concert in newport beach, california in the early 90s originally recorded for a local naples, florida jazz radio. His breakthrough into public consciousness came in 1950 when he joined stan kenton, electrifying audiences with his highnote playing. 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, and his ability to play expressively and accurately in a remarkably. Its not just that it contains more over the top versions of theme songs rocky ii disco anyone. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Maynard ferguson canadian tv interview 1985 youtube. Disco itself was on the wane and ferguson, with his jumpsuits, smoky sunglasses, and obscenely high trumpet playing, was quickly becoming a parody of himse.
Maynard ferguson on regis and kathy lee by leatherlips. 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. Walter maynard ferguson was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. See more ideas about maynard ferguson, jazz musicians and trumpet players. Ferguson enterprises sales trainee interview questions.
Maynard ferguson and his birdland dream band maynard. In 1956 maynard ferguson had the opportunity to put together a dream band. Listen to maynard ferguson soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 614 tracks. The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. I interviewed at ferguson enterprises in april 2018. According to an interview in down beat, he was quoted as saying that if the band did not. 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. His chops, long overworked by years of obscenely high trumpet squealing, are beginning to let him down. Birdland, give it one, coconut champagne, gonna fly now, it might as well be spring, biography. This maynard ferguson date from april 1955 was originally released on emarcy records, and has finally been reissued on verve. Walter maynard ferguson cm was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. I remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. Apr 04, 2009 on may 8, 1998, i spoke with maynard in his hotel room, during a week long gig at the blue note, in new york, celebrating his 70th birthday, four nights earlier the article was published in. When he debuted with stan kentons orchestra in 1950, maynard ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in jazz.
You got it caravan interview with maynard ferguson sweet baba suite. Mf, at the height of his popularity, was clearly looking for a hit, which is why he recorded theme from battlestar galactica and roughly half of the poppish material on. By the early 80s, trumpeter maynard fergusons discoheavy jazz albums, so commercially viable through the previous decade, had already begun losing their hip cachet. Maynard ferguson sass n brass unreleased footage storyville, new orleans may 1, 1986 duration.
Former maynard ferguson band trumpeter alan wise was kind enough to answer a few questions for the maynard ferguson tribute page. On may 8, 1998, i spoke with maynard in his hotel room, during a week long gig at the blue note, in new york, celebrating his 70th birthday, four nights earlier the article was published in. Unfortunately, it focused more on maynard fergusons backstory and the concert than the interview i got to do with him beforehand and thats the part that left the biggest impression on me. Maynard ferguson stories steve wiest at eu 7 of 7 youtube. Maynard ferguson dont let the sun go down on me youtube. Hot could be the absolute worst of trumpeter maynard ferguson s 70s recordings. Listen to your favorite songs from the essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now.
Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. Listen free to maynard ferguson the best of maynard ferguson pagliacci, gonna fly now and more. On may 8, 1998, i spoke with maynard in his hotel room, during a week long gig at the blue note, in new york, celebrating his 70th birthday. 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. 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. Its arguable that this is even his best work for the label. I was a nerdy, nervous college kid way who felt way out of my depth in the presence of a man who simply exuded greatness. Maynard fergusons version of birdland from this lp was a bit of a hit and he fares fairly well on stella by starlight and over the rainbow, but overall this typically commercial columbia album is of lesser interest. May 17, 2007 listen to your favorite songs from the essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now.
Maynard ferguson with stan kenton on the ed sullivan showdecember 3, 1950improved quality duration. Maynard ferguson tom snyder interview by leatherlips. Online video interview by yourself where you can answer questions and rerecord them as many times as you like, then a phone screen and after, a. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. The maynard ferguson tribute page features maynard. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. A collection of maynard ferguson songs play all share. Maynard ferguson the essential maynard ferguson amazon. Im a person of change and i must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. I recall being mesmerized by the soaring tones on give it one and country road, and as a fledgling trumpet player, wondering what it would be like to play like that i never did find out. Hot could be the absolute worst of trumpeter maynard fergusons 70s recordings.
Given that trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson began his recording career as a leader in 1951 and didnt sign to columbia until 1969, issuing his first sides for the label in 1970 and his last in 1982 this can hardly be called the best of maynard ferguson. The final interview was a bit longer and asked me more difficult questions about what i knew about the company. Steve wiest performed in concert with the evangel university jazz orchestra in april 2016 in the evangel university barnett recital hall. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. May 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 the canadian jazz musician and bandleader. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
The very best performances of the late great maynard ferguson. Sep 07, 2017 maynard ferguson with stan kenton on the ed sullivan showdecember 3, 1950improved quality duration. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson. Jan 09, 2007 maynard ferguson s cbs interview in the early 1980s.
I had a chance to talk to maynard ferguson and maynard ferguson music business director linda maertz briefly on september 18th about the upcoming album, swingin for schuur, as well as the recent tragedies in washington d. First interview was pretty standard interview questions about my background, second was more detailed and told me a little more about the role. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Globo as the theme song of video show, which ran on the network between 1983 and 2019. Thusly, jazz fans in 1982 were generously bequeathed hollywood. Alan wise interview the maynard ferguson tribute page. Fortunately in addition to a tour, the orchestra cut a pair of albums, most of which is included on this single cd. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957.
Maynard ferguson had led many big bands before recording this palo alto lp. The trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78 of kidney and liver failure, frightened every brass player on the planet. The best of maynard ferguson maynard ferguson songs. Maynard ferguson maynard ferguson 1981, vinyl discogs. Disco itself was on the wane and ferguson, with his jumpsuits, smoky sunglasses, and obscenely high trumpet playing, was quickly becoming a parody of himself. Maynard ferguson recollects his first time playing at paramount. Beyond that, its a slick, soulless album that was made according to quotes from ferguson in the mf biography, mf horn solely to satisfy the head brass at columbia this was ferguson s last lp of new material for them, i believe, after which he.
For the sake of argument, well look at this compilation as a. My maynard ferguson cd reference collection maynardferguson. Maynard ferguson s cbs interview in the early 1980s. Reflections on an interview with maynard ferguson patrick f. Beyond that, its a slick, soulless album that was made according to quotes from ferguson in the mf biography, mf horn solely to satisfy the head brass at columbia this was fergusons last lp of new material for them, i believe, after which he. Ferguson enterprises interview questions glassdoor. When he debuted with stan kentons orchestra in 1950, maynard ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in. Although not large enough to be considered a box set it still has 30 titles. This was not one of his more significant units few of the sidemen have been heard from much since and the music, although more jazzoriented than his earlier columbia lps including versions of take the a train and a vocal feature for mf on as time goes by, is not really that memorable. The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on amazon.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Maynard fergusons cbs interview in the early 1980s. Happy birthday remembrances to walter maynard ferguson c. Jan 23, 2020 walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader.
The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. 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. 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. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies. The remastered sound although still mono breathes new life to this recording, and makes all of the instruments crisper and clearer. In this video, jazz legend maynard ferguson discusses his equipment preferences while in studio taping trumpet instructional lessons for starsteachmusic.