Maynard Ferguson

Maynard Ferguson

Walter Maynard Ferguson CM (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 4, 1928 (Montreal), Died August 23, 2006 (Ventura)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1953 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: trumpet, claves, trombone

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	L 9805	1/18/1957	Wild and crazy	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9806	1/18/1957	Central Park-4 A.M.	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9807	1/18/1957	Blues at five	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9808	1/18/1957	The poor people of Brazil	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9851	2/11/1957	Smooth	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9852	2/11/1957	Return of the man	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9853	2/11/1957	Exotica	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 9854	2/11/1957	Just a little jazz	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 10343	7/5/1957	Hop, skip but jump	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 10344	7/5/1957	Lament in five	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 10345	7/5/1957	Jubilation	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet
Decca	L 10346	7/5/1957	Nightcap	Elmer Bernstein	instrumentalist, trumpet

(Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ferguson, Maynard," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103460.

Ferguson, Maynard. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103460.

"Ferguson, Maynard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.