He soared above everything, past high C, into the next octave and a half, where his tone and timbre became unique (…)
Frank Conroy, writer
ARTICLE [Jazz Trumpeter Maynard Ferguson Dies] (Billboard)
ARTICLE [Maynard Ferguson] (Wikipedia)
AUDIO [Maynard Ferguson - Chameleon]
Update: (or kickass encore)
AUDIO [Maynard Ferguson - Dayride]
AUDIO [Maynard Ferguson - Give It One]
AUDIO [Maynard Ferguson - Stella By Starlight]
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He was a true master of his instrument and my biggest inspiration as a trumpet player back in high school. I’m sure he touched millions of others in the same way. Probably the majority of young trumpeters idolize him over any other horn player.
Sad to see him go.
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