How to keep from losing your footing printed in the july 1993 issue of downbeat. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, 1 his versatility on several instruments, and his. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter. Trumpet lovers maynard ferguson elton john facebook. This hot chart is not an easy read, but the audience is sure to be pleased by maynard fergusons epic rendition of the funk classic birdland by weather report. 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. Learn how to play maynard ferguson songs for trumpet online. Music minus maynard big bop nouveau for bflat trumpet. Fergusons big band at the 1959 newport jazz festival for the new york times, called it screaming and strident. What books do you have on your shel musthave trumpet books maynard ferguson board. Maynard ferguson tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and.
According to lynn, the xpieces design and materials were chosen in order to best. He also pays tribute to trumpeter bunny berigan with. Holton st307 mf horn series bb trumpet musicians friend. The trumpet has a long history of accurate forecasting. It seems that all beginning trumpeters, as soon as they can get a sound, have the irresistible urge to see how high they can play. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. See more ideas about maynard ferguson, trumpet music and jazz. I got this recording on vinyl in 79 or 80 and was excited to see it redone on cd. For more than 50 years he stretched the range of the trumpet upwards beyond our. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard by the.
New vintage is the tenth studio album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson released in 1977 on columbia records. Bergeron demonstrates daily why maynard remarked, wayne is the most musical lead trumpet player ive had on my band. Maynard ferguson his highest note jazz trumpet legends. Maynard ferguson had a gift from above with a clarion sound that was like gabriel and his trumpet. My trumpet lessons and trumpet books have been mentioned and quoted in dissertations, magazines, other books, web sites and even you tube videos. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control. Maynard ferguson at the 1982 playboy jazz festival 3 years ago 467 views. The discussion of what books dvds we all find valuable on another thread made me want to put a list together.
World news, economics and analysis based on bible prophecy. Maynard ferguson was my hero and a hero to everyone. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Jet by paul mccartney and wings, the way we were which was popularized by barbra streisand, and livin for the city by stevie wonder. Chameleon sheet music for piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet. The battle of jazz trumpet legends amazing rare maynard ferguson remastered movie youtube maynard ferguson and his highest notes. This mouthpiece length is slightly shorter than most standard bb trumpet mouthpieces manufactured today. Aug 26, 2006 if ferguson s efforts were not always to the taste of the jazz cognoscenti, kenton devotees thought him a hero. When he debuted with stan kentons orchestra in 1950, maynard ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in jazz history, and he was accurate. If fergusons efforts were not always to the taste of the jazz cognoscenti, kenton devotees thought him a hero. There are many great trumpet players who have never played probably beyond a high c, art farmer and chet baker to name a few. Worlds largest sheet music selection search advanced search. The firebird is a type of trumpet with the standard three valves and the addition of a trombone style slide.
This was a recording date for a small crowd of columbia record executives at jimmys night club on 52nd street in new york at lunch time. Im a person of change and i must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. Trumpet lessons and trumpet books improve trumpet and cornet playing. According to lynn, the xpieces design and materials were chosen in order to best replicate maynards personal mouthpiece preference. Genial giant of the stratospheric trumpet by mike hennessey. An arrangement of one of my alltime favourite pieces, written for horn and rhythm sections. Maynard has passed on now, but a good body of his work is classic and timeless, and the cd format helps the enjoyment live on for more decades to come. Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music, music books. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. What type and model trumpet did maynard ferguson play. Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music for piano, alto. It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including. It chronicles the life and death of fictional jazz artist, joss moody, through the recollection of his family and friends, and those who came in contact with him at his death.
Bandleader and jazz trumpet phenom maynard ferguson as remembered by 30 musicians and. Both horns are relatively easy to play and have good range. It was invented by maynard ferguson and larry ramirez and remains an exceptionally rare, specialist instrument. I started playing trumpet in the 4th grade and have enjoyed brass, and jazz music, through my life. 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 ferguson trumpet high notes legend youtube. Someone should write a book about maynard ferguson. Ferguson might be a bit of a showboat with his high, loud trumpet, but listen to him play the valve trombone superbone, if my memory serves me correctly, and you can hear that he still has the chops to play inventive and tasty solos. The title is likely an allusion to new recordings of two vintage titles included in the track list. Armstrong explained world news and delivered multiple prophecies, many of which have been or are currently being fulfilled. The xpiece is a mouthpiece that lynn nicholson a former member of maynard fergusons band has developed as a part of his program he calls the maynard ferguson protocol. Maynard ferguson background information birth namewalter maynard ferguson bornmay 4, 1928 verdun, quebec, canada diedaugust 23, 2006 ventura, california, united. Our model can be traced back to 1934, and the creation of the plain truth magazine by herbert w. Rocky balboa song spectacular video round midnight, summertime, with orchestra, big band. Continued practical studies designed to improve chord awareness, articulation, build confidence in basic rythms, and melodies. He came to prominence in stan kenton s orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Cornet and trumpet by nilo hovey and robert gitchell.
Print and download macarthur park sheet music in pdf. Maynard ferguson was one of the most underrated jazz players of all time. He was a down beat awardwinner three years in a row from 1950. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Trumpet lessons improve trumpet and cornet playing. Armstrong explained world news and delivered multiple prophecies, many of. The maynard ferguson tribute page maynard ferguson news. Walter maynard ferguson cm was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Alto sax 2, tenor sax 1, tenor sax 2, baritone sax, trumpet 14, opt.
The 1991 cd rerelease was titled magnitude and featured three previously unreleased tracks from the sessions. Maynard ferguson tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. I know as a young trumpet player how much fun and excitement there is in playing in the upper register, however, there is so much more to great trumpet playing than being able to hit a lot of high notes. Chameleon is a 1974 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. In fact on the maynard ferguson tribute page they make mention of keith and his old world sound. Maria was first recorded on maynard 62 it is presented here in a new arrangement, and airegin was first recorded in 1964 for the album color him wild this new. Maynard ferguson trumpet rhapsody releases discogs. The maynard ferguson sextet also released as six by six is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1965 and originally released on the mainstream label. Maynard ferguson was the greatest and unrivaled artist of the upper register.
Trombone 4, piano, bass, drums intermediate to advanced swing. Maynard ferguson macarthur park trumpet sheet music. Bass trombone 4, piano, bass, drums advanced swing. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. After heading his own big band in montreal, ferguson came to the united states in 1949 with hopes of joining kenton s orchestra, but that ensemble had. Traditional trumpet repertoire rarely calls for notes beyond this range, and the fingering tables of most method books peak at the c high c two octaves above middle c. Jul 31, 2008 walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Not only is patrick a really nice individual, he is a very unique trumpet player as evidenced by his many years as maynard fergusons lead player.
It was in 1941 that a yearold, montrealborn trumpet prodigy named maynard ferguson was given the opportunity to solo with the canadian broadcasting company orchestra. Maynard ferguson his highest note jazz trumpet legends rare video. Originally printed in contemporary musicians, volume 7 jazz legend maynard ferguson far surpasses the title trumpet player. The essential maynard ferguson sheet music for macarthur park with trumpet jellynote, 400. Hessions sessions guide to consistent, reliable and somtimes, invincible chops. Kay stated in an interview that her novel was inspired by the life of billy tipton, an american jazz. The holton st307 maynard ferguson professional bb trumpet offers the player a wide range of dynamic expression, in part by virtue of the easy high volume this horn produces. Alto sax 2, tenor sax 1, tenor sax 2, baritone sax, trumpet 1, trumpet 2, trumpet 3, trumpet 4, trombone 1, trombone 2, opt. Somehow he kept most of that range through his career and since the 1970s has. Trumpet is the debut novel of scottish writer and poet jackie kay. Aug 23, 2006 never known for his exquisite taste some of his more commercial efforts are unlistenable, ferguson nevertheless led some important bands and definitely made an impact with his trumpet playing. Holton st307s maynard ferguson trumpet right now im playing a custom l. This bookcd pack features transcriptions of maynard fergusons solo trumpet parts in a book and an original album performance of the maynard ferguson.
Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. Practical studies designed to improve chord awareness, articulation, build confidence in basic rythms, and melodies. This hot chart is not an easy read, but the audience is sure to be pleased by maynard ferguson s epic rendition of the funk classic birdland by weather report. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Bergeron can be heard on maynards recordings of body and soul, big bop nouveau, brass attitude, and the one and only maynard ferguson.
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