R.I.P. Maynard Ferguson

FalconerHK · 25th August 2006

He was 78. Article is here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14502089/.

theblue1 · 25th August 2006

Sorry to see him go. A fine player.

tINY · 25th August 2006

That man could blow....

I was amazed at my dad's vinyl albums featuring him.

-tINY

GL Respect Due · 25th August 2006

M.F. Horn is a phenominal album. God bless his soul.

Sounds Great · 25th August 2006

When I was quite young I went with my dad and brothers to several of his concerts. Quite an experience. I still have one of his records as well. He was sure one hell of a trumpet player!

lucey · 25th August 2006

thank you maynard

macr0w · 25th August 2006

These Legends are dropping one after another.

25th August 2006

As a kid I was pretty good on a horn.

I heard Maynard and realized I COULD NOT play.

I love his rendition of Chameleon

The man was a gift to listen to.

A true genius at work.

Dr Gruv · 25th August 2006

great great player

RIP

in the 70's starting off on the trumpet

- i bought the sheetmusic books of maynard's albums like conquistador and would play along with the records

great fun. he certainly made the world a better place

TinderArts · 25th August 2006

I played a bunch of his tunes in Jazz Lab while in High School. I was able to mix/record his band a couple of times many years later. To say he was just an influence would be a lacking. He was never one to hog the stage. He gave many a young player a great start. He's already missed.

2leod · 25th August 2006

Blow that horn, Gabriel...

and who's the new kid with you?

RIP, Maynard.

Bob Ross · 25th August 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by tINY

I was amazed at my dad's vinyl albums featuring him.

I'm amazed your dad's vinyl albums could *contain* him! He had a sound that could burn through glass at 100 yards.

(and I mean that in a good way...)

Inner Light · 25th August 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2leod

Blow that horn, Gabriel...

and who's the new kid with you?

RIP, Maynard.

So true! Well said mate.

R.I.P

dznyc · 26th August 2006

I just wanted to chime in. I am new to the forum and am already absolutely humbled by the wealth of knowledge here!
I had the opportunity to tour and record with Maynard. He asked me to join his band a few weeks after graduating from music school.
It's funny, at the time I thought my education had just ended but it had really just begun.
It was an experience I will never forget and an opportunity that I will forever be thankful for.
Maynard was not only a talented musician and bandleader, but also a great educator and human being.

Drumsound · 26th August 2006

Maynard was one of the first artisits outside of the rock world that I listened to. He played at my high school in the 80s and a bunch of us would go see him anytime he was in the area. He always had great players in the band.

25th August 2006	#1
FalconerHK Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Central America (Texas) Posts: 177 Thread Starter	R.I.P. Maynard Ferguson He was 78. Article is here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14502089/.

25th August 2006	#5
Sounds Great Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 15,303 1 Review written	r.i.p. Maynard When I was quite young I went with my dad and brothers to several of his concerts. Quite an experience. I still have one of his records as well. He was sure one hell of a trumpet player! __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They're quite aware of what they're going through

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TinderArts Gear addict Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 417	I played a bunch of his tunes in Jazz Lab while in High School. I was able to mix/record his band a couple of times many years later. To say he was just an influence would be a lacking. He was never one to hog the stage. He gave many a young player a great start. He's already missed. __________________ Support live music! http://www.myspace.com/oblivionsun

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Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,185	Maynard was one of the first artisits outside of the rock world that I listened to. He played at my high school in the 80s and a bunch of us would go see him anytime he was in the area. He always had great players in the band. __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

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25th August 2006	#2
theblue1 Gear Guru Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 15,096	Sorry to see him go. A fine player.

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tINY Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 10,234	That man could blow.... I was amazed at my dad's vinyl albums featuring him. -tINY

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GL Respect Due Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Wally World, AR Posts: 523	M.F. Horn is a phenominal album. God bless his soul.

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lucey Gear Guru Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 12,407	thank you maynard

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macr0w Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 1,092	These Legends are dropping one after another.

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no ssl yet Guest Posts: n/a	As a kid I was pretty good on a horn. I heard Maynard and realized I COULD NOT play. I love his rendition of Chameleon The man was a gift to listen to. A true genius at work.

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Dr Gruv Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 535	great great player RIP in the 70's starting off on the trumpet - i bought the sheetmusic books of maynard's albums like conquistador and would play along with the records great fun. he certainly made the world a better place

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2leod Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2002 Location: A big Canadian island in the Pacific, but my citizenship is otherworldly... Posts: 936	Blow that horn, Gabriel... and who's the new kid with you? RIP, Maynard.

26th August 2006	#14
dznyc Gear nut Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 89	I just wanted to chime in. I am new to the forum and am already absolutely humbled by the wealth of knowledge here! I had the opportunity to tour and record with Maynard. He asked me to join his band a few weeks after graduating from music school. It's funny, at the time I thought my education had just ended but it had really just begun. It was an experience I will never forget and an opportunity that I will forever be thankful for. Maynard was not only a talented musician and bandleader, but also a great educator and human being.