Home > Music > F > Ferguson, Maynard

Born: May 04, 1928 in Verdun, Quebec, Canada
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: August 23, 2006 in Ventura, CA
Genre: Jazz

Biography
When he debuted with Stan Kenton's Orchestra in 1950, Maynard Ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in jazz history, and he was accurate. Somehow he kept most of that range through his career and since the 1970s has been one of the most famous musicians in jazz. Never known for his exquisite taste (some of his more co... Continue Bio >>

Photo Gallery:

View All Pictures >>

Discography:
2007 One and Only
2007 Message from Birdland
2007 M.F. Horn, Vol. 3/M.F. Horn, Vols. 4-5: Live at Jimmy's
2006 M.F. Horn, Vol. 6: Live at Ronnie's
2006 M.F. Horn, Vol. 2/The Ballad Style of Maynard Ferguson
All Releases >>

Filmography:
1988 Sass & Brass: A Jazz Session
1980 Maynard Ferguson: Big, Bold, & Brassy
More Credits >>

Similar Artists: Clark Terry Buddy Rich Chuck Mangione Harry James Bob James More >>

Influenced By: Stan Kenton More >> Followers: Karen Tweed Wayne Bergeron More >>

Browse More Music:
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z