jdheere Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My college stage band had a clinic and concert with him back in 1986. I had to pick him and his crew up from his hotel in my own car to bring him to the school. My car smelled like him for a week after that. It was quite funny. Also, the corps I marched with that year (the Railmen) was playing one of his great tunes for our drum solo. Mira Mira. Some great memories I'll never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scerpella Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Ferguson and his band influenced a whole generation of brass players. RIP Maynard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camel lips Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 http://www.maynardferguson.com/ Maynard Ferguson May 4, 1928 - August 23, 2006We'll miss you, Maynard. August 24, 2006 Maynard Ferguson passed away yesterday, at the age of 78. Here is the statement released by Maynard's management. LEGENDARY MUSICIAN MAYNARD FERGUSON DIES Grammy Nominated Trumpeter Known for "Gonna Fly Now" Theme To Movie "ROCKY" was 78 Ojai, CA (August 24, 2006) - Walter "Maynard" Ferguson, one of the most influential musicians and band leaders in the history of Jazz, passed away August 23rd at 8:00 pm Pacific Time at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He was 78 years old. His death was the result of kidney and liver failure brought on by an abdominal infection. Mr. Ferguson's four daughters, Kim, Lisa, Corby, Wilder and other family members were at his side when he passed away after this brief illness. He spoke by phone with his friend and manager Steve Schankman from St. Louis, longtime tour manager Ed Sargent, and friend, and fellow trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Mr. Ferguson had recently returned home to California from New York after several sold out performances in July at the famed Blue Note Club. During this time, Ferguson and his Big Bop Nouveau band also recorded a new album at Bennett Studios in Englewood, New Jersey. Maynard Ferguson, born May 4th 1928 in Montreal, started his career at the age of 13 when he performed as a featured soloist with the Canadian Broadcasting Company Orchestra. He played with some of the great Big Band Leaders of the 1940's including Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Barnett, Jimmy Dorsey and Stan Kenton. In 1945, at age 17, Ferguson became the leader of his own Big Band. The 78-year old musical phenomenon went on to record more than 60 albums, receiving numerous honors and awards including the GRAMMY® nomination for "Gonna Fly Now." In 2005, Ferguson was awarded Canada's highest civilian honor, the "Order of Canada" from the Right Honorable Governor General Adrienne Clarkson. In addition to those accolades, Ferguson has been the recipient of DownBeat Magazine's prestigious "DownBeat" Award. "The Boss," as Ferguson is known, has been performing for packed houses for decades. His recent DVD release, "Live at The Top," captures one of his most memorable performances, a concert held at the Plaza Hotel in Rochester New York in 1975, with Ferguson performing alongside fellow music pioneers Stan Mark, Ernie Garside and Bruce Johnston. Most recently, Ferguson and Big Bop Nouveau Band had been touring the United States. He was preparing for a Fall Tour beginning mid-September in Tokyo, Japan. He had also been invited to play for the King of Thailand's 80th birthday in January. Mr. Ferguson's body will be cremated in his hometown of Ojai, California. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maynard Ferguson Music Scholarship Fund at University of Missouri - St. Louis, which was established by Steve Schankman at Maynard's 75th birthday celebration. Mr. Schankman and the Ferguson family are planning a memorial concert to take place in St. Louis which will feature many of the band's alumni and friends who Mr. Ferguson performed with during his more than 60-year musical career. Mr. Ferguson's latest, and last, recording will be released later this year as a legacy to the life of Maynard Ferguson. MEDIA INQUIRIES: Steven F. Schankman will be available for interview August 24th. Please contact Cindy Tangaro at (314) 721-9090 ext. 203 to book a time. For more information or to request images of Maynard Ferguson, please contact the same number or email ctangaro@contemporaryproductions.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt21 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Maynard has always been my favorite trumpet player ever since i found one of his cds in my dads collection when i was about 9 years old. Unfortunately i never got to see him live. This truly is a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildabeast Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 His rendition of "Birdland" runs through my head at the moment. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmanv Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 one of the greats... he will be sorely missed I'm lucky I got to see him in 82 and 84...met him in 84 a real class act...rest in peace Mr ferguson. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aatlb25 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 No no no.... :( R.I.P. MF You were a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscout96 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 He was the inspiration for many great trumpet players. He was also the inspiration for many knucklehead trumpet players too, but he was great himself. Perhaps Madison or BD can use this as a reason to do a Maynard tribute show in 2007? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveto8va Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) he was an inspiration, I started a memorial group for Maynard on myspace, groups.myspace.com/mfmemorial and on Facebook edinboro.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2206852711 Edited August 24, 2006 by iloveto8va Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I wonder if he ever realized the influence he left on Drum Corps. I hope so. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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