Over the course of his extensive career, maynard ferguson experimented with different mouthpieces and trumpets. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent. In 1928 a baby boy, walter maynard ferguson, was born in the general hospital in montreal, canada. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Maria wav file 258 k 24 seconds perhaps maynards best known ballad, maria from the motion picture west side story has been recorded by maynard on several occasions. Listen to albums by maynard ferguson on myspace, stream free online music by maynard ferguson. Everybody loves the blues by maynard ferguson by musicalprogrammer. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. Maria maynard fergusonbuddy rich play selections from. Maria maynard ferguson sheet music for piano, trumpet, alto. Maria maynard ferguson trumpet arrangement sheet music. Thrilling trumpet players all over the world with his high note acrobatics, maynard ferguson was much more than just a flashy performer. Maria full big band maynard ferguson jlk98wrmkz45 idocpub. Most recently, it appeared on the album big bop nouveau as part of maynards hit medley. Maria maynard fergusonbuddy rich play selections from west side story. Umpg publishing, emi music publishing, cmrra, sony atv publishing, warner chappell.
I am always looking to add mf cds that i dont already have, so please see my wantlist. The maynard ferguson version of maria print and download in pdf or midi maria trumpet solo. Speaking of which, buddys west side story from that same cd would also be a good choice, although i suppose too many nonvocal bigband. At age nine, after violin and piano lessons, he spotted a man playing cornet at a church social and said to his father, dad, get me one of those. Maria is a song from the broadway musical west side story, sung by the lead character tony. Bear in mind, this is music weve worked on for some time, redesigning it. A happy, positive, joyful person, who demonstrated that in his music and his performances.
Walter maynard ferguson was born in verdun, quebec, canada. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson orchestra. He performed and recorded right up to the very end, playing to soldout crowds at the blue. Download coconut champagne full big band maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson maynard ferguson 1971, vinyl discogs. Conquistador sheet music for flute, clarinet, piano, alto. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Music profile for maynard ferguson, born 4 may 1928. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Maynard ferguson it dont mean a thing by malawolf85. Maynard fergusons equipment evolution legends brass.
Maria maynard ferguson trumpet arrangement sheet music for. Maria maynard ferguson sheet music for piano, trumpet. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a storied solo career. Kind of a weird solo interpretation on got the spirit, but it is such an excellent tune and rich. Maynard ferguson and his swingin dream band orchestra. Maria full big band maynard ferguson free download as pdf file. The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. Maynard is related to marlene d ferguson and jeffrey lewis ferguson.
Below is an overview of the evolution of his equipment over time. This song gospel john seemed like one that was playable, even for a 14 year old kid. Here is one of the songs that started it all for me. Although not large enough to be considered a box set it still has 30 titles.
Many maynard ferguson cds are quite difficult to locate, either having been pressed in very small quantities, or only released on small record labels. Ramos mera this document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Maynard ferguson is most well known for his extreme high range and his extreme endurance in that high range. This is his greatest hits from his time with columbia, big band popjazzdisco like never hear before, some are rare mixes never available on cd before. Maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. Maynard ferguson, passed on 10 years ago, regarded as a one off, there will never be another musician like him with his power and incredible high note technique on the trumpet. It was the first serious high note thing that i ever tried to play. He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors prestigious jazz division. As louis had to lay what a wonderful world on them, so it was with maynard and maria. These tracks are written in the feel of maynard ferguson. Print and download in pdf or midi maria as played by maynard fergeson. After the release of 1983s storm, and the following years live from san francisco, maynard ferguson was on a creative roll. With the help of dj sid mark, maynard recorded two tremendous lps for the cameoparkway label in 1964 which have been subsequently been collected an issued on fresh sound as the new sounds of maynard ferguson and his orchestra, 1964 fscd 2010, but these were to be a fitting swan song for this exciting period in maynards career. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson.
Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maria maynard fergusonbuddy rich play selections from west. Maria is sung by the male lead tony when he learns the name of the girl hes fallen in love with is maria. For the love of maynard ferguson public group facebook. Conquistador was a chart played by maynard ferguson. Select this result to view maynard c fergusons phone number, address, and more. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Maynard ferguson live from san francisco south 21st shuffle by smittygam.
The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links. Dec 8, 2018 maria maynard fergusonbuddy rich play selections from west side story stay safe and healthy. The discography of canadian trumpeter maynard ferguson consists of 45 studio albums, 8 live. Maynard ferguson and general music maynard ferguson board. Download maynard ferguson mp3 songs and albums music. Maria is a song from the broadway musical west side story, sung by the lead. Alan wises mf horn lead pipe cracked duung a gig, and maynard ripped it to pieces during intermission. Download pdf coconut champagne full big band maynard. 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 walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Brass quintet, drum set, brass quintet plus drum set 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba advanced intermediate digital download by maynard ferguson. He does a nice job of it on maria and at the sound of the trumpet. The maynard ferguson tribute page sound clips beginners.
He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Print and download in pdf or midi maria trumpet solo. The music was written by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Com largest music collection, millions of tracks, fresh music and much more.
Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter. Jan 30, 2014 maria maynard fergusonbuddy rich play selections from west side story stay safe and healthy. The second clip from the 68 telecast with the rtb big band, under the direction of vojislav simic. Maynard ferguson music listen free on jango pictures.