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Maynard Ferguson
Walter Maynard Ferguson CM was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own 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.
Birth nameWalter Maynard Ferguson
BornMay 4, 1928, Verdun, Quebec, Canada
DiedAugust 23, 2006, Ventura, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, jazz rock, jazz fusion, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader
InstrumentsTrumpet, flugelhorn, Firebird, trombone, valve trombone, superbone, baritone horn, French horn, soprano saxophone
Years active1939–2006
LabelsEmArcy, Roulette, Mainstream, Columbia
Associated actsBig Bop Nouveau, Stan Kenton Orchestra

About Maynard Ferguson

Composer Maynard Ferguson was born on May 4, 1928 in Montreal, Canada (He dies at the age of 78, on August 23, 2006).

Jazz trumpeter and bandleader from Canada who is noted for his incredible ability to hit high notes. In 1956, he became the head of the Birdland Dream Band. In the early 1960s, he lived with Timothy Leary and experimented with a range of psychedelic chemicals.

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Maynard Ferguson before becoming famous

Maynard Ferguson was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1928 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began his musical career as a child, playing the piano and violin before becoming interested in brass instruments. He had his debut solo appearance with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Orchestra, where he was billed as a kid prodigy. He rose to prominence as a member of Stan Kenton's ensemble.

Achievement of Maynard Ferguson

In 1992, he was named to the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame.

Maynard Ferguson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born into a family of musicians. With his wife Flo Ferguson, he has three daughters: Corby, Wilder, and Lisa.

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Maynard Ferguson Collabed with

He and Trumpet Player Miles Davis, both jazz trumpeters and bandleaders, were contemporaries.

Maynard Ferguson Income & Net worth

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Maynard Ferguson Height and Weight

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Latest information about Maynard Ferguson updated on March 22 2023.