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Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent.

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  • Maynard Ferguson
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  • Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent.
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  • Maynard Ferguson
Name
  • Ferguson, Maynard
Alternative Names
  • Ferguson, Walter Maynard
Date of Death
  • 2006-08-23(xsd:date)
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  • artist
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Place of death
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  • p6496
Date of Birth
  • 1928-05-04(xsd:date)
Short Description
  • Jazz trumpet player; Bandleader
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  • Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent.
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