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'''Maynard Ferguson''' (May 4, 1928-August 23, 2006) was a [[Canadian]] born [[jazz]] [[trumpet]] player and band leader known for his ability to play extremely high notes. Many of his [[concert]]s were held to benefit [[high school]] & [[college]] [[music]] programs.
'''Maynard Ferguson''' (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a [[Canadian]] born [[jazz]] [[trumpet]] player and band leader known for his ability to play extremely high notes. Many of his [[concert]]s were held to benefit [[high school]] & [[college]] [[music]] programs.
He began playing the trumpet at age nine. From 1943-1948 he attended the French Conservatory of Music. In 1944 he guested with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Orchestra. He joined the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra in March of 1949, and in 1950, joined the Stan Kenton orchestra. While he wasn't the lead trumpet player, he was featured as a high note specialist with the 'Innovations Orchestra', especially on the track titled simply 'Maynard Ferguson', one of a series of numbers featuring different band members.
He began playing the trumpet at age nine. From 1943-1948 he attended the French Conservatory of Music. In 1944 he guested with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Orchestra. He joined the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra in March 1949, and in 1950, joined the Stan Kenton orchestra. While he wasn't the lead trumpet player, he was featured as a high note specialist with the 'Innovations Orchestra', especially on the track titled simply 'Maynard Ferguson', one of a series of numbers featuring different band members.
He won the ''Downbeat'' (a popular jazz magazine) reader's poll as best trumpet player from 1951-1953.
He won the ''Downbeat'' (a popular jazz magazine) reader's poll as best trumpet player from 1951-1953.
Also in 2004 he was awarded the Order of Canada.
Also in 2004 he was awarded the Order of Canada.
In July of 2006 he was awarded the Charles E Lutton Man of Music award.
In July 2006 he was awarded the Charles E Lutton Man of Music award.
His final album 'The One & Only' was recorded from July 24-28, 2007.
His final album 'The One & Only' was recorded from July 24–28, 2007.
The last thing he played was 'Taps' for his daughter's 23 year old cat.
The last thing he played was 'Taps' for his daughter's 23 year old cat.