Give it one by alan downey and maynard ferguson score. 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. Can anyone out there explain to me why columbia has never released it on compact disc. Mar 09, 2018 i remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. Feb 06, 2014 oleoproject and funky fraers group maynard ferguson, alan downey give it one 20 oleg maslyakov trumpet. As fans know, he was a thoughtful musician, an exacting band leader, a terrific showman, a thrilling trumpet player, and, yes, an artist with great vision. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson orchestra 10cd boxed set with oversized lpsize box and booklet. 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 left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
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. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment give it one maynard ferguson m. Listen to your favorite songs from the one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now. Maynard ferguson his highest note jazz trumpet legends rare video. It seems that all beginning trumpeters, as soon as they can get a sound, have the irresistible urge. Maynard ferguson tribute gonna fly now eric miyashiro, wayne bergeron, patrick hession. An extremely ambitious attempt at maynards killing chart give it one. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 welcome to my website. Maynard ferguson samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson. The best of maynard ferguson is the first compilation album and th overall by canadian jazz. Although not large enough to be considered a box set it still has 30 titles.
The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. Maynard ferguson his highest note jazz trumpet legends. Maynard ferguson download free sheet music and scores scorser. Close to the original, but somewhat simplified, this burning rocker from the maynard ferguson library really sizzles with a driving intensity. Support maynard ferguson board by making a donation.
He is best remembered for his original style of playing in the extreme upper register of the trumpet, his exhuberant stage presence, his longevity as a touring band leader, and his influence on and encouragement of young musicians. This was not one of his more significant units few of the sidemen have been heard from much since and the music, although more jazzoriented than his earlier columbia lps including versions of take the a train and a vocal feature for mf on as time goes by, is not really that memorable. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the. Maynard ferguson with the keith mansfield orchestra. Maynard ferguson wthe mf bandlive in munich, germany 1980 performing give it one. Maynard ferguson live at the top is a one hour concert performance recorded in 1975 and features such mf classics as chameleon and gospel john dont be confused by the recent picture on the cover. Jun 24, 2007 in baseball parlance, one could say he went down swingin. In july, 2006, less than a month before his passing at age seventyeight, trumpeter maynard ferguson led big bop nouveau and a handful of the groups notable alumni into a studio in englewood, nj, to record what is arguably his finest album in years, and one that presumably no one, least of all. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. A place to upload and share transcriptions of jazz solos. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Thank you for your interest in give it one although this arrangement is based on the classic version recorded by maynard ferguson, there are a few notable differences. Name the loudest, highestplaying trumpet player the world has ever known. Recorded by maynard ferguson theme from sesame street written by joe raposo, jon stone and bruce hart alto sax 2 3 arranged by denis diblasio adapted by bob lowden 4ta 35.
He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He came to prominence in stan kenton s orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Instantly view and print maynard ferguson jazz ensemble sheet music online give it one. It was the first serious high note thing that i ever tried to play. Gonna fly now, was a top10 pop hit in 1978 and earned ferguson one of. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, 1 his versatility on several instruments, and his. 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. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson pandora. He gave the workshop at our biggest venue, my high schools theater. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Here is one of the songs that started it all for me. If you have gotten any use out of it, i would really appreciate you considering a donation. Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music for piano, alto. Buy maynard fergusons album titled maynard to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Give it one by maynard ferguson and alan downey arr. His little triplet turns that he so often employed in his ballads always gets to me. At the time of its release, this was the only compact disc available containing many of maynards recordings.
Tempo is brisk at 220 bpm but you could play is a little slower. In july, 2006, less than a month before his passing at age seventyeight, trumpeter maynard ferguson led big bop nouveau and a handful of the groups notable alumni into a studio in englewood, nj, to record what is arguably his finest album in years, and one that presumably no one, least of all maynard himself, suspected might be his last. Rocky balboa song spectacular video round midnight, summertime, with orchestra, big band. The new sounds of maynard fergusoncome blow your horn couples two albums from 1963, a time when john coltrane, wayne shorter, albert ayler, eric dolphy, and sun ra were throwing down large, heavy. This song gospel john seemed like one that was playable, even for a 14 year old kid. I would love to go to the maynard ferguson celebration concert shooby. 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.
The forum presents maynard ferguson big band library of. Horn two is a 1972 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson tribute band player roster and bios. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
My maynard ferguson cd reference collection maynardferguson. Maynard ferguson had led many big bands before recording this palo alto lp. 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. Memories of maynard by maynard ferguson on amazon music unlimited. Maynards album live at jimmys is one of the great alltime big band jazz albums. Maynard ferguson the essential maynard ferguson amazon. The essence of maynard ferguson is the third compilation album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson on columbia records. Originally written for maynard fergusons big bop nouveau band, and recently expanded for big band. Alan arranged this one reminiscent of maynards version but in a lower keythe lead trumpet only goes to written d above the staff. Maynard ferguson the maynard ferguson years discogs. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson.
Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Recorded by maynard ferguson theme from sesame street written by joe raposo, jon stone and bruce hart alto sax 2 3. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. My high school band director has a pretty cool maynard ferguson story.
From the very first time i heard them way back in 1960 it was love at first viewing and listening. We also perform for corporate business events, parties, and personal. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the musical muscle to the rocky movies, has. The maynard ferguson tribute page new maynard ferguson dvds. Maynard ferguson give it one live in munich, germany. The best of maynard ferguson was not only an attempt to profit from maynards columbia catalog.
Jazz ensemble sheet music book by alan downey and maynard ferguson. Unfortunately, it focused more on maynard fergusons backstory and the concert than the interview i got to do with him beforehand and thats the part that left the biggest impression on me. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson. I remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. I was a nerdy, nervous college kid way who felt way out of my depth in the presence of a man who simply exuded greatness. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
May 01, 2007 maynard ferguson was so much more than his unfair reputation as just a screaming high note man who went off the deep end with disco in the 70s. I hope youll enjoy browsing the site and perhaps selecting something to make your maynard record or. We also perform for corporate business events, parties, and personal celebrations as well. Listen to your favorite songs from memories of maynard by maynard ferguson now. If you did not guess maynard ferguson, now you know.
Maynard ferguson the one and only maynard ferguson discogs. One of the most wellknown charts from jazz legend maynard ferguson is now in a terrific new arrangement by victor lopez. 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. Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Maynard came to my home town to give a workshop in the late 80s. Lopez has adapted this chart to be playable by most bands, while maintaining the excitement and drive of the original. Discover all maynard fergusons music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. This is a suburb thatat the timeonly had about 30,000 people and is an hour away from the nearest city. He is one of the strongest and most cherrished memories of my life to this day maynard ferguson. The battle of jazz trumpet legends amazing rare maynard ferguson remastered movie youtube maynard ferguson and his highest notes. Maynard ferguson samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Walter maynard ferguson 4 may 1928 23 august 2006 was a canadian musician and band leader. It was released in 1993 as part of columbialegacys budget line i like jazz series often sporting sonys nice price stickers at retail. Maynard by maynard ferguson 664140697829 cd barnes.
This website took lots of time and effort to build. Like myself, im guessing youre a major fan of maynard ferguson. In baseball parlance, one could say he went down swingin. Memories of maynard by maynard ferguson on amazon music. Gonna fly now, was a top10 pop hit in 1978 and earned ferguson one of his three grammy nominations. How to keep from losing your footing printed in the july 1993 issue of downbeat. Rocky balboa song spectacular video round midnight, summertime, with orchestra, big.
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