Maynard Ferguson

Canada
May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006

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Walter Maynard Ferguson C.M. was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.

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138 tracks
171 stations
32 countries

Maynard Ferguson top songs

1	Gonna Fly Now
2	Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")
3	Chameleon
4	Hollywood
5	Birdland
6	Primal Scream
7	Maynard Ferguson
8	Mister Mellow
9	20, Rue De Madrid
10	Wack-Wack
11	MacArthur Park
12	Conquistador
13	Everybody Loves the Blues
14	The Fox Hunt
15	Give It One
16	Jeepers Creepers
17	I Can't Get Started
18	The Fly
19	Rocky II Disco
20	Swamp
21	Awright, Awright
22	Eli's Comin
23	'Round Midnight
24	Gabriel
25	Stella By Starlight

Maynard Ferguson quotes

I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss.