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 (Results 26-37 of 37 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
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 June 7, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103460.

Ferguson, Maynard. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved June 7, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103460.

"Ferguson, Maynard." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 7 June 2023.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103460

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