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I’ve just learned of the passing of Maynard Ferguson; the legendary Trumpet player. He died on Wednesday 23rd August 2006. He was 78.
Surprisingly, considering my approach to the Trumpet, my love for Maynard’s music developed quite late; only in the last 2 years or so. He has been an extraordinary influence on me as he has been on so many others.
Rest in peace Maynard. You will be missed…
The classic sketch - doesn’t get any better than this!!
Thomas Gansch’s Gansch & Roses live at Porgy & Bess in Vienna playing their Bill Chase tribute - “Der Rock Des Trompeters”.
Here’s a great Maynard video, posted in tribute on what would have been his 80th Birthday.
This time it’s Derek Watkins playing “MacArthur Park” with the James Last Orchestra, live in Berlin in the mid ’80s. Fantastic!!
Need I say more?
Justin Gray | October 21st, 2006 at 5:00 pm
I have just learned about the passing of one of the greatest Trumpet players of all time. I am very saddened by this. He is my idol and just the way that he played the Trumpet was just jaw dropping and made me want to better myself. He will be deeply missed!! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Thank you for all that you have done in the music industry
You will be forever missed!!