He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors. Hot could be the absolute worst of trumpeter maynard ferguson s 70s recordings. Hot could be the absolute worst of trumpeter maynard fergusons 70s recordings. Releases fergusons recording career spanned the panoply of recording technologies, from early 78 rpm phonograph disks to internet streaming and digital download. Taylor 127 the lady is a tramp female wolpe bluessence mike carubia.
Key changes can be made or new songs arranged for an additional fee. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the. Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Maynard ferguson the world of maynard ferguson 1970, vinyl. Some tracks may include sampled instruments from high quality sample libraries. Download maynard ferguson mp3 songs and albums music. Maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson.
Although the bulk of his solo work has seen multiple releases and remains widely available, there are a number of tracks recorded for obscure labels. Maynards changes the maynard ferguson tribute page. Maynard ferguson the world of maynard ferguson 1970. Adrian drover is a world renowned arrangercomposer and shot to fame when he joined the maynard ferguson orchestra in 1974 and his arrangements of macarthur park, spinning wheel, elis coming and hey jude became hits on maynard s m. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. I recall being mesmerized by the soaring tones on give it one and country road, and as a fledgling trumpet player, wondering what it would be like to play like that i never did find out. Originally printed in the september, 1985 issue of down beat. Maynard ferguson macarthur park original studio 1970 m. Mar 09, 2018 i remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album.
Walter maynard ferguson was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Macarthur park tpt solo lynn nicholson maynard ferguson. Its completely free to download and try the listed sheet music, but you have to delete the files. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. The complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson orchestra. Arranged by adrian drover composed by laura nyro trumpet, valve trombone maynard ferguson. Big band arrangements with vocal and more crazy energy. The album largely consists of arrangements of popular songs of the period along with one original composition. Its not just that it contains more over the top versions of theme songs rocky ii disco anyone. Macarthur park sheet music download free in pdf or midi. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the musical muscle to the rocky movies, has. The clip from hey there, while not his highest ever, is certainly amazing for its sheer guts and stamina. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957.
Im a person of change and i must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. Download macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer for piano sheet music, scoring piano vocal guitar, original key. The essential maynard ferguson gives us a great look at his music as it evolved over a 40 year span. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, 1 his versatility on several instruments, and his. May 30, 2011 95 videos play all maynard ferguson freddy lannoye doc severinsen macarthur park best full hq sound by kurt thompson duration. The song macarthur park was written by jimmy webb and was first released by richard harris ie in 1968. He came to prominence in stan kenton s orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. His chops, long overworked by years of obscenely high trumpet squealing, are beginning to let him. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upand. The 1980s were yet another turning point for ferguson as disco retreated into the dance clubs, jazz retreated into neoclassicism, america retreated into conservatism, and fergusons 1970s formula for commercial success faded. Maynard ferguson download high quality complete mp3 albums.
This bill holman chart was written for the maynard ferguson orchestra. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register. I am always looking to add mf cds that i dont already have, so please see my wantlist. List of vocals and choir with big band and more print out 3 page vocal songs with big band arrangements. The album was originally released on columbia records as columbia 31117. Sheet music cc is a site for those who wants to access popular sheet music easily, letting them download the sheet music for free for trial purposes. This cd features 42 big band charts of various style by various. Jul 12, 20 maynard ferguson macarthur park original studio 1970 m. Its been said that change is the only constant in life, and on that premise youll get no argument from maynard ferguson. Many maynard ferguson cds are quite difficult to locate, either having been pressed in very small quantities, or only released on small record labels. Search our free piano sheet music database for more.
Jimmy webb macarthur park piano instrumentalsolo free. Maynard ferguson is a 1971 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Mar 2, 2015 free pdf piano sheet music for chameleon maynard ferguson. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn.
He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. Macarthur park contains five twostory townhouse apartment buildings and a single story building for the office and leasing facility. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent. Lisa ferguson is the daughter of maynard and flo ferguson. Cover versions of macarthur park written by jimmy webb. The maynard ferguson band performed a lot of abenes charts over the years. Its been said that change is the only constant in life, and on that premise youll get. A country boy arr bill holman edited robert curnow maynard ferguson 61pgs wscore. Aug 26, 2006 maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78, led a series of big bands in america and britain for almost 50 years.
I dont know what the original or current publisher is so i dont know who. Come blow your horn 1964 color him wild 1965 the blues roar 1965 color him wild also released as dues is an album released by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1964 and originally released on the mainstream label. Full big band charts composerarranger big band wvocals. Jet by paul mccartney and wings, the way we were which was popularized by barbra streisand, and livin for the city by stevie wonder. Classifieds buying, selling, or trading moderators. Maynard ferguson the essential maynard ferguson amazon. Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music, music books.
The audio file used in this video is an mp3 render of the hit trax midi file backing track. Maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78, led a series of big bands in america and britain for almost 50 years. Maynard ferguson macarthur park original studio 1970. Interview with lisa ferguson millbrook kid and director. Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen.
He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors prestigious jazz division. It was covered by john anthony uk, novi singers, francis lai and his orchestra, the buttondown brass featuring the funky trumpet of ray davies and other artists. Interview with lisa ferguson millbrook kid and director of. Central park coconut champagne beautiful hearts bebop buffet mira, mira likely mf hit medley. Home discographies the maynard ferguson discography. All sheet music purchased will be sent as pdf files via internet within the next 12 hours. Already a band leader in his native land by his early teenage years, trumpeter ferguson played in the bands of boyd raeburn, jimmy dorsey and charlie barnet in the 40s.
Central park west arr john fedchock 5444 coltrane 31pgs. I also did not include solo sections toward the middle of the song to make it a lot shorter. Details about 42 big band jazz pdf charts cd print and play maynard ferguson glenn miller. They lived there at millbrook, with tim and his two kids jack and susan, where they all lived together for about 3 years although her family would leave and go out on some adventures. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. The couple and their four children, corby 6 12 yrs, lisa 5 yrs, bentley 3 yrs, wilder 2 yrs. Jun 02, 2009 i now have a full score of macarthur park as played by maynard ferguson.
Macarthur park was constructed in 1984, according to courthouse records. Jimmy webb the jimmy webb collection piano vocal guitar. Although not large enough to be considered a box set it still has 30 titles. I transcribed this all by ear in quite a long amount of time so its not perfect. Maynard ferguson simple english wikipedia, the free. If you want to hear some awesome maynard and other folks high notes, check the link to my maynard ferguson high life page. The property is located at nw 23rd street and macarthur in the northwest quadrant of oklahoma city behind a walmart neighborhood market. I grew up in the sixties and seventies, when the great trumpeter and band leader maynard ferguson went through the transition from the glory days of his youth to the hard times for big bands in the sixties, to his move to england and ultimately his. Blues for kapp maynard ferguson 124 the best is yet to come sinatra blues from around here maynard ferguson arr. Chameleon is a 1974 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson and his swingin dream band orchestra.
This is the arrangement of macarthur park that maynard ferguson played. Maynard ferguson macarthur park archive sax on the. Baylock 125 the lady is a tramp london orchestrations blues in frankies flat frank foster 126 the lady is a tramp male or tenor solo sinatra blues in hoss flat arr. Bob lowden 3 a wink and a smile bb harry connick, jr.
I now have a full score of macarthur park as played by maynard ferguson. It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including. My maynard ferguson cd reference collection maynardferguson. Full big band charts composerarranger big band wvocals version or arranger 20 nickles doug beach 1 a lot of living to do sinatra 23 red bill chase wwoody herman band 2 a tisket a tasket firtzgerald arr. Support maynard ferguson board by making a donation. Maynard ferguson macarthur park trumpet sheet music. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. This is a fastpaced, swinging chart, with lots of solo space for trumpet and baritone saxophone. A ballad to max alto saxophone pete king composed by, arranged by kenny wheeler flugelhorn maynard ferguson tenor saxophone danny moss trombone billy graham. The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on amazon. Maynard ferguson macarthur park archive sax on the web. The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on.
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