Maynard Ferguson

Canada
May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006

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Walter Maynard Ferguson C.M. was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.

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113 tracks
91 stations
22 countries

Maynard Ferguson top songs

1	Gonna Fly Now
2	Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")
3	Chameleon
4	Conquistador
5	Primal Scream
6	Birdland
7	Jeepers Creepers
8	Hollywood
9	Maynard Ferguson
10	MacArthur Park
11	Mister Mellow
12	Fantasy
13	Give It One
14	Mother Fingers
15	Scheherazade
16	20, Rue De Madrid
17	Wack-Wack
18	How Ya Doin' Baby?
19	The Fox Hunt
20	I Can't Get Started
21	Soar Like an Eagle
22	'Round Midnight
23	S.O.M.F.
24	Maria
25	Theme from Star Trek

Maynard Ferguson quotes

I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss.