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# Maynard Ferguson

(1928–2006)   Trumpeter

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Maynard Ferguson was a trumpeter, best known for *Music Minus Maynard - Big Bop Nouveau for Bb Trumpet*.

## Quick Facts About Maynard Ferguson

Born May 4, 1928

Died August 23, 2006

Profession Trumpeter

Notable works Music Minus Maynard - Big Bop Nouveau for Bb Trumpet

## About Maynard Ferguson

Walter Maynard Ferguson CM was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.

##  Quotes by Maynard Ferguson

> [I'm a person of change and I must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. That's part of the word 'jazz'...…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maynard-ferguson/i-m-a-person-of-change-and-i-must-be-honest-to-my-artistry-and-my/)

[Maynard Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maynard-ferguson/)

[Adventure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/adventure/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7cd/maynard-ferguson-71319_adventure_i-m-a-person-of-change-and-i-must-be-hon_20235.jpg)

> [The day of the great Jazz improviser who doesn't know how to read music is over.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maynard-ferguson/the-day-of-the-great-jazz-improviser-who-doesn-t-know-how-to-read/)

[Maynard Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maynard-ferguson/)

[Jazz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/jazz/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fa4/maynard-ferguson-71319_jazz_the-day-of-the-great-jazz-improviser-who_701606.jpg)

> [I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maynard-ferguson/i-remember-the-night-when-i-was-playing-at-birdland-and-duke/)

[Maynard Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maynard-ferguson/)

[Band](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/band/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/30d/maynard-ferguson-71319_band_i-remember-the-night-when-i-was-playing_2602935.jpg)

> [Change is always happening. That's one of the wonderful things about Jazz music.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/maynard-ferguson/change-is-always-happening-that-s-one-of-the-wonderful-things-about/)

[Maynard Ferguson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maynard-ferguson/)

[Change](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/change/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/327/maynard-ferguson-71319_change_change-is-always-happening-that-s-one-of_3020971.jpg)

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