The great trumpet player Maynard Ferguson died yesterday. He played the trumpet like others never even dreamed of playing it. Thankyou Maynard for all your great spirit and music.
2006-08-25 16:16:00 · 7 answers · asked by zen2bop 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I'm 44 and have been a Maynard fan since high school. He did so much to inspire trumpet players all over the world. Although he wasn't the first "scream" player he gave it that soloistic flair that made it popular. I would imagine that there aren't many lead players today that weren't influenced by Maynard. I even played on a Holton MF trumpet in HS! I hope they come out with a kickin DVD in his memory. I've got a lot of audio recordings but very limited video. I'll never forget the MF trumpet section and Maynard doing the La Fiesta cadenza in the isles at a show I was at. Maynard was about 6 feet away from me screaming his head off. The shear power was amazing. On his way to the stage he shock my hand. (he didn't have much of a choice I kinda shoved it in his path) Maynard is gone but the legend he created will live for a long time to come.
I've heard rumors that they are going to keep his band going. I wonder who they'll ask to fill Maynards place?
2006-08-28 07:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Rick D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, My favorite Maynard Ferguson songs would have to be: 1. Send in the Clowns 2. Over the Rainbow 3. Birdland from On A High Note, NOT The Essential Maynard 4. Gospel John These songs do tend to scream but also have very melodic sequences.
2016-03-27 06:23:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Maynard passed away??????? He has to be the greatest trumpet player in the world!!!!!!!!!!!! He screamed on that trumpet like no one else, and he had a playing range that could never be met!!!!! He is truly a hero of mine, I give so much respect for him and I will always aspire to be as good as he is, even though i'm 14.
2006-08-27 12:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by future wwe women's champ 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for making me aware of this. I was turned on to Maynard in by my Junior High band director, himself a trumpet player, when I was in 7th grade. We even went to a local high school where he performed with his little big band. Though I am not a trumpet player myself, I have never lost the awe I feel when I listen to his recordings. I can still picture in my mind sitting in the front row stage left, less than 15 feet away from the man himself, and being blown away (pun intended!) by the power of his sound, and his sheer exuberance for playing.
He will be missed. Peace.
VT
2006-08-27 06:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by Viking Trombonist 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is now Blowing Double G's in Heavan he will be missed,He did spread the Word of jazz with Thousands perhaps millions Thanks Boss Keep on Swinging
2006-08-27 19:10:43 · answer #5 · answered by zensumman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
While I never owned any of his albums, I respect his achievements and he'll be missed.
Great instrumentalists are a dwindling breed.
2006-08-25 16:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, i guess he had to 'fly now.'
thanks Maynard, for everything.
2006-08-25 16:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by Bob B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋