Maynard Ferguson

Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He was born in Verdun, Quebec. 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. He died in Ventura, California.

 Discography  (selected) 
 Jazz Masters 52: Maynard Ferguson (Verve Records, 1951-1957)
 The New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson and His Orchestra (Fresh Sound, 1964)
 Chameleon (Columbia Records, 1974(P))
 Conquistador (Columbia Records, 1977)
 Carnival (Columbia Records, 1978)
 Live from San Francisco (Rhino, 1983)
 These Cats Can Swing (Concord Records, 1994) with Tom Garling
 One More Trip to Birdland (Concord, 1996)
 Brass Attitude (Concord, 1998)

Category:1928 births
Category:2006 deaths
Category:Canadian composers
Category:Canadian jazz musicians
Category:Deaths from renal failure
Category:Disease-related deaths in California
Category:Musicians from Quebec
Category:People from Verdun, Quebec