Biography
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Maynard Ferguson
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Birth name :
Walter Maynard Ferguson
Genres :
Jazz
Jazz rock
Big band
Instruments :
Trumpet
Flugelhorn
Firebird
Trombone
Valve trombone
Superbone
Baritone horn
French horn
Soprano saxophone
Years active :
1939–2006
Born / Died
Born:(1928-05-04)May 4, 1928 Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Died:August 23, 2006(2006-08-23) (aged 78) Ventura, California, United States
Website :
maynardferguson.com
Walter Maynard Ferguson C.M. (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, and his ability to play expressively and accurately in a remarkably high register.
