Mostly taken from the book mf horn written by bill lee and edited together by wilder fergusonjacob maynard fergusons musicians have encompassed the whos who among musicians in the second half of the twentieth century. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. His career spanned so many decades and music genres that even a glimpse takes more than ten pages. Bflat music trumpet books, trumpet organ hymn sheet. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard by the. Maynard played a conn connstellation, martin committee, a holton. 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.
Maynard ferguson and general music maynard ferguson board. Joey tartell, professor of trumpet at indiana university, former lead trumpet for maynard ferguson, smithsonian masterworks jazz orchestra. Maynard ferguson has been considered one of the premier jazz trumpet virtuosos for over 4 decades. Maynard ferguson hal leonard corporation this book cd pack features transcriptions of maynard ferguson s solo trumpet parts in a book and an original album performance of the maynard ferguson band minus maynard on the playalong cd.
It was very distracting and disturbing, most notably on the quiet sections where maynard was getting ready to blow the roof of the house. I practice this material regularly and have seen the benefits. When we first heard stan kentons tenman brass section at fortissimo in the high register, with maynard ferguson s trumpet screaming an octave above. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard. 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. The album is notable for its inclusion of the hit single gonna fly now theme from rocky. Jul 31, 2008 walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. I havent played trumpet since college, im no expert. Rich willey has the physically demanding job of filling the 2nd trumpet spot on maynards current lineup of big bop nouveau. Lip slur world headquarters announces the latest addition to our collection of. Deemed the greatest brass player of the 20th century by trumpet player bud herseth, maynard ferguson was born in montreal, canada in 1928. This bookcd pack features transcriptions of maynard ferguson s solo trumpet parts in a book and an original album performance of the maynard ferguson band minus maynard on the playalong cd. Heres an excellent preowned alloriginal silver holton st302 mf horn maynard ferguson pro trumpet outfit with hardshell holton case and mouthpiece. Practical studies designed to improve chord awareness, articulation, build confidence in basic rythms, and melodies.
He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Then this book is for you welcome to the real way to play the cat anderson trumpet method. I also did fingering exercises, expanded sensation eartraining drills, and arpeggios based on 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths, 7ths, and octaves.
He has a cult following of trumpet players all over the world. The book by maynard ferguson on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Buy maynard ferguson s album titled ridin high to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another. Maynard ferguson biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
This book cd pack features transcriptions of maynard ferguson s solo trumpet parts in a book and an original album performance of the maynard ferguson band minus maynard on the playalong cd. The real way to play the cat anderson trumpet method. It has all the elements you would expect from a gorgeous ballad, plus a doubletime swing feel intro and doubletime latin feel conclusion to. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Maynard was instrumental in the design and build of the holton st302 trumpet in the 1970s. Maynard ferguson sheet music and music books at sheet. The original vinyl pressing release had a preecho where you could hear passages of pieces prior to the actual recording. Rich willey interview december2001 maynard ferguson.
Apr 25, 2019 maynard ferguson got up at 7 oclock in the morning on a sleepin day so he could begin my day with an apology. Horn columbia also released as the world of maynard ferguson 1971 maynard ferguson columbia also released as alive and well in london 1972 m. For trumpet lessons and books, study with the teacher that the pros use. Before there was maynard ferguson, bill chase, bud brisbois, arturo sandoval, jon faddis or wayne bergeron, there was cat anderson. Trumpet lessons improve trumpet and cornet playing. Ferguson has been making trumpet sounds apparently directed at an audience of bats since the early 50s, when his prowess made him a specialeffects man. However, i did recently get a chance to read maynard ferguson lead player patrick hessions new trumpet book, and it. Check out our trumpet lessons, our on line cornet lessons and our trumpet books. 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. Encouraged by his musically inclined parents, maynard ferguson took up piano and violin at the age of four and quickly be. The results of that compilation are available within these pages. Conquistador is the ninth album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson on columbia records. This book cd pack features transcriptions of maynard fergusons solo trumpet parts in a book and an original album performance of the maynard ferguson band minus maynard on the playalong cd. Encouraged by his musically inclined parents, maynard ferguson took up piano and violin at the age of four and quickly became a child prodigy.
Aug 26, 2006 the trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78 of kidney and liver failure, frightened every brass player on the planet with his exceptional power, endurance and lipsplitting. He came to prominence playing in stan kentonstan kenton. I have students playing in vegas, on movie sound tracks and in symphonies. Keith fiala, rex merriweather, maynard ferguson, pops, mark gould, pops, jens lindemann, doc severinsen, pops, herb alpert, pops, pops, lee loughnane, pops, wayne. Trumpet video courses, trumpet books, and trumpet lessons. This is the pro horn to have if you are a maynard ferguson fan. Country road maynard ferguson sheet music, music books. Its 240 pages of raw mf as remembered in interviews by 30 musicians and others from his earliest u. An e book by geoff winstead a real student of cat andersons. What type and model trumpet did maynard ferguson play answers. Youll find a wide selection of maynard ferguson sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader.
If you have a strong lead trumpet player, this is the best slow, swingin blues chart you could ever have in your big band library. He has released numerous albums over those years, his most popular being on the columbia label in the 70s and 80s. The list includes patrick hession, roger ingram, keith. Rich willey interview december2001 rich willey has the physically demanding job of filling the 2nd trumpet spot on maynard s current lineup of big bop nouveau. 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. Here is the magnificent slide hampton arrangement of this timeless thelonious monk composition as recorded by the maynard ferguson orchestra. I wrote scale studies that expanded on ideas of intervals and range. Jan 01, 2008 in 1967 and 1968, before his big pop hits of the early 1970s like macarthur park, maynard ferguson led a mostly british big band in read more maynard ferguson. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. 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. And i enjoyed the remainder of my twoyear stay with him, always revering his talent, wit, gentlemanliness and graciousness. 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. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
Get the best deals for maynard ferguson trumpet mouthpiece at. Get the best deals on classical cds maynard ferguson when you shop the largest online selection at. Trumpet high range advice from great lead trumpet player lynn nicholson of chase, the maynard ferguson big band, the buddy rich big band, the toshiko akiyoshilew tabackin big band, the thad jonesmel lewis big band and all over las vegas. In 1990, at an mf band rehearsal in preparation for the live in london tour, maynard gifted his original custommade calicchio mouthpiece to his then lead trumpet player, roger ingram. Continued practical studies designed to improve chord. Jazz legend maynard ferguson far surpasses the title trumpet player. It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including. Ferguson s life and music are worthly of a fullfledged bio. Well, many famous trumpet players and not so famous trumpet players can hit notes well above that, like an octave or more above that. Aug 23, 2006 walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. This fantastic chart was written for the maynard ferguson dream band.
In fact, the trumpet range has been written in many reference books as low c or concert bflat below the staff to c concert bflat above the staff. William lee did write an authorized biography of maynard about ten years ago, but its scope was surprisingly limited. In the mid1990s, i awoke one morning with a startling thought a completely new approach to brass development appeared to me, right down to the title, the balanced embouchure. Horn two is a 1972 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson view topic, the trumpeters home on the web. Maynard ferguson project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. He took the time to answer the standard maynard ferguson tribute page questions and to shed some light on what a 2nd trumpet does. However, i did recently get a chance to read maynard ferguson lead player patrick hessions new trumpet book, and it interested me enough to write a little segment on it. The discussion of what books dvds we all find valuable on another thread made me want to put a list together. To give something back to a man that gave so much to myself and others was not only a natural thing to do but a necessary one.
Walter maynard ferguson was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard ferguson trumpet high range tips famous high note. William allen basie, 21 august 1904, red bank, new jersey, usa, d. This book works your trumpet range, endurance, trumpet.
Maynard had over 70 recordings in his career, books have. 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. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard ferguson primary artist, trumpet,flugelhorn,baritone horn,leader,vocals,soloist peter erskine drums jon faddis trumpet,flugelhorn bob james piano,clavinet,arp david sanborn alto saxophone marvin stamm trumpet mark colby soprano saxophone,tenor saxophone,soloist bob summers trumpet,flugelhorn,soloist ralph macdonald percussion. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen.
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Thousands of trumpet and cornet students helped from serious amateur to pro level. Ever since people like maynard ferguson, bill chase and cat anderson showed trumpet players everywhere that the trumpet could be played with power and control to double high c and above, trumpet playing and trumpet players have never been the same. Lynn nicholson trumpet high range tips scream trumpet player. Artists similar to maynard ferguson on maynard ferguson similar artists covid19. It was a dream come true for me to be one of the people that helped make the event happen. The maynard ferguson orchestra at the top library of. The clint pops mclaughlin trumpet foundation page has 7400 pages of free trumpet music for you to learn and practice from. The obituary was featured in legacy on august 24, 2006. Sheet music and method books for sale maynard ferguson board.
I knew then that this was a good man, a great man to work for and learn from. Ferguson college of performing arts rowan university. Maynard ferguson stratospheric 1976, vinyl discogs. The maynard ferguson tribute page features patrick. Maynard by maynard ferguson 664140697829 cd barnes.
Silver holton st302 mf maynard ferguson trumpet smooth. How to keep from losing your footing printed in the july 1993 issue of downbeat. Theme from shaft by isaac hayes, country road by james taylor, mother by john lennon, spinning wheel by david claytonthomas and hey jude by the beatles. The discography of canadian trumpeter maynard ferguson consists of 45 studio albums, 8 live albums, 12 compilations, 23 singles, along with many contributions as sideman, backing orchestra, or member of a studio orchestra. What books do you have on your shel musthave trumpet books maynard ferguson board. A part of this event will be a public interview at the sherman jazz museum which has a major collection of mf memorabilia. Domenick worked with maynard to create his custom original mouthpiece, which maynard then performed and recorded with until 1961. Born in quebec in 1928, ferguson was a child trumpet prodigy who quit school at 15.