Maynard fergusons equipment evolution legends brass. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Purchase a pdf download of big golden trumpet encyclopedia today. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. Maynard ferguson birdland sheet music pdf notes, chords. We also perform for corporate business events, parties, and personal celebrations as well. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard ferguson and his orchestra 1977 library of. Most noted for his extensive work as lead trumpet for maynard ferguson, patrick hession developed his formidable abilities through years of playing in the unlv jazz ensemble, las vegas show bands, cruise ship bands, and the bands of lionel hampton and glenn miller. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson.
Encouraged by his musically inclined parents, maynard ferguson took up piano and violin at the age of four and quickly became a child prodigy. 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 got up at 7 oclock in the morning on a sleepin day so he could begin my day with an apology. Maynard ferguson tribute band of central florida is a group dedicated to bringing the passionate music of maynard ferguson to central florida school music programs. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. You might want to stop when maynard ferguson starts, he has done a lot of great music. What books do you have on your shel musthave trumpet books maynard ferguson board. Bass trombone 4, piano, bass, drums advanced trumpet feature. Maynardology maynard ferguson for the love of maynard ferguson maynard ferguson documentary. As a child he studied piano and violin, and played the latter instrument in a foxmovietone short. Jun 17, 2014 maynard ferguson gonna fly now trumpet solos. Even if your stance is not the learnleadtrumpet way or the.
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Tenor sax 2, baritone sax, solo trumpet maynard, trumpet 14, trombone 1, trombone 2, opt. Macarthur park lead trumpet play along sheet music. It also includes a nice chorus for a written or improvised alto sax. Maynard ferguson was a canadian trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard ferguson maynard ferguson 1981, vinyl discogs. Bud shank recalled ferguson as an introvert who played extroverted. The hinduyogi science of breath the whole book in pdf format. For trumpet lessons and books, study with the teacher that the pros use. I believe this book to be what every trumpet player should have, whether he plays. Techniques is the most complete, modern, users manual on trumpet playing.
The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. How to keep from losing your footing printed in the july 1993 issue of downbeat. Taking up the trumpet at nine, he was a member in his teens of dance bands led by stan wood saxophonist, roland david. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He also performs over 100 events annually with his own bands. And i enjoyed the remainder of my twoyear stay with him, always revering his talent, wit, gentlemanliness and graciousness. He is a full time trumpet player for walt disney world at the magic kingdom with the main street philharmonic. I wanted to commend you on your recent book the modern.
Maynard ferguson trumpeter, flugelhornist, valve trombonist, bandleader, b verdun part of montreal 4 may 1928. Maynard ferguson birdland trumpet solo trumpet, birdland. The basic caruso, and this is what i would like to now explain to you, dear reader. Billie holiday heard maynard s big band with irene kral, and told him off for playing too loud behind her. Over the course of his extensive career, maynard ferguson experimented with different mouthpieces and trumpets. Recorded by maynard ferguson theme from sesame street alto sax 1.
Maria maynard ferguson trumpet arrangement sheet music. Maynard ferguson trumpet high range tips famous high. The reason this relates to me is because he is my favorite trumpet player and i want to be like him. Maynard played a conn connstellation, martin committee, a holton. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Mark is internationally recognized as a trumpet soloist, clinician and recording artist. I especially like the clip wit cat anderson in the middle of the video great music, great musicians and world class lead playing. 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. 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. Print and download in pdf or midi gonna fly now maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson the essential maynard ferguson amazon. Trumpet video courses, trumpet books, and trumpet lessons. Recorded by maynard ferguson theme from sesame street trumpet 4 written by joe raposo, jon stone and bruce hart arranged by denis diblasio adapted by bob lowden.
This is maynard ferguson, arguably the best trumpet player who ever lived. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. The maynard ferguson version of maria print and download in pdf or midi maria trumpet solo. Download manhattan transfer birdland sheet music notes and chords for trumpet transcription. Mark zauss mark zauss, psychotherapist, trumpet player. Deemed the greatest brass player of the 20th century by trumpet player bud herseth, maynard ferguson was born in montreal, canada in 1928. The maynard ferguson orchestra at the top library of. I met carmine caruso only once more in 1981 for one lesson, but this was not a good period for me, and i could not go deeply into it with him. I have students playing in vegas, on movie sound tracks and in symphonies.
Pages media music song trumpet lovers videos maynard ferguson. I recall being mesmerized by the soaring tones on give it one and country road, and as a fledgling trumpet player, wondering what it would be like to play like that i never did find out. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Always though, there were two things consistant with every release, the signature sound of the mf trumpet and the high quality of his band. The discussion of what books dvds we all find valuable on another thread made me want to put a list together.
Maynard fergusons trumpet solo birdland by joe zawinul off the album carnival by maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson birdland solo sheet music for trumpet. Title the maynard ferguson orchestra at the top contributor names jim dauphinee director. I remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. Page waltz for debby bill evans jazz standard sheet music. Maynard ferguson was stan kentons utility player who set new. Here a funny trumpet duet interpretation of bluesette, played by the great doc.
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. Print and download in pdf or midi maria trumpet solo. What type and model trumpet did maynard ferguson play. The hinduyogi science of breath in html format a book maynard ferguson recommend. The lead trumpet goes up to high d with a couple high es thrown in for your aspiring high note specialist.
The trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78 of kidney and liver failure, frightened every brass player on the planet. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. Maynard ferguson and general music the modern jazz trumpet method now in pdf. Legacy of maynard ferguson celebrated in new book jazztimes. Below is an overview of the evolution of his equipment over time. Thrilling trumpet players all over the world with his high note acrobatics, maynard ferguson was much more than just a flashy performer.
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