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The Ballad Style of Maynard Ferguson (1969)
This 1969 Maynard recording is the only "strings album" that Maynard ever recorded, and was extremely difficult to find for decades. It became a piece of Maynard lore, with fans trading stories about master tapes burning in a studio fire. Thankfully, this album is now available on CD. In my opinion, this recording captures Maynard at the absolute peak of his abilities. Includes original album artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. Born Free [sample audio]
2. Girl Talk
3. If He Walked Into My Life
4. The Fool On The Hill
5. The Impossible Dream [sample audio]
6. Somewhere [sample audio]
7. Maria
8. As Long As He Needs Me
9. Hushabye Mountain
10. The Sound of
Silence [sample audio]
11. You Only Live Twice
$14.99
Sold Out, but some copies may be available on Amazon.com
M.F. Horn (1970)
Released in 1970, M.F. Horn was the album that reinvented Maynard and launched the most legendary string of albums in Maynard's entire career. Many Maynard fans feel that
the MF Horn series is Maynard's best and most powerful music. Includes original album artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. Eli's Comin' [sample audio]
2. Ballad to Max
3. MacArthur Park [sample audio]
4. Chala Nata [sample audio]
5. If I Thought You'd Ever Change Your Mind
6. L-Dopa [sample audio]
$14.99
Maynard Ferguson (AKA "Alive and Well in London") (1971)
Also released under the title Alive and Well in London, this 1971 release contains some of Maynard's most memorable performances, and continued his tradition of putting his own unique stamp on some of the popular rock and pop hits of the day.
Tracks:
1. Move Over
2.
Fire and Rain [sample audio]
3. Aquarius [sample audio]
4. The Serpent [sample audio]
5. My Sweet Lord
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water [sample audio]
7. Your Song
8. Stoney End
9. Living in the Past
$14.99
M.F. Horn 2 (1972)
Released in 1972, M.F. Horn 2 continued the MF Horn tradition of high-octane originals and pop covers. Country Road and Spinning Wheel became fan favorites while Maynard's original composition Give It One was a concert opener for several years. Includes original album artwork and liner
notes.
Tracks:
1. Give It One [sample audio]
2. Country Road [sample audio]
3. Theme From 'Shaft' [sample audio]
4. The Summer Knows
5. Mother
6. Spinning Wheel [sample audio]
7. Free Wheeler
8. Hey Jude [sample audio]
$14.99
M.F. Horn 3 (1973)
M.F. Horn 3 (1973) took a turn away from the pop covers of the earlier MF Horn albums, and instead settled into the darker and more groove-oriented vibe of the time period. In retrospect, this album feels less commercial and more experimental for Maynard, which often has very interesting and exciting results. Includes
original album artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. Awright, Awright [sample audio]
2. 'Round Midnight
3. Nice 'N' Juicy [sample audio]
4. Pocahontas
5. Love Theme From "The Valachi Papers"
6. Mother Fingers [sample audio]
7. S.O.M.F.
$14.99
M.F. Horn 4&5, Live at Jimmy's (1974) - HOT ITEM
Released in 1974 (but recorded in '73), M.F. Horn 4 & 5 - Live at Jimmy's holds a special place in Maynard Ferguson history. Regarded by many fans as Maynard's best album, it was frustratingly out of print for many years. This double album is now available as a single CD. Includes original album artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. Teonova [sample
audio]
2. MacArthur Park
3. Left Bank Express [sample audio]
4. I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
5. Two For Otis
6. Stay Loose With Bruce
7. Nice 'N' Juicy
8. The Fox Hunt [sample audio]
9. Got The Spirit [sample audio]
10. Blue Birdland
$15.99
Tracks:
1. Primal Scream [sample
audio]
2. The Cheshire Cat Walk [sample audio]
3. Invitation [sample audio]
4. Pagliacci [sample audio]
5. Swamp
$14.99
Out of Stock and Discontinued Some copies are still available at Amazon.com.
New Vintage (1977)
New Vintage (1977), famous for it's cover, was a mixture of traditional jazz (Airegin), Maynard classics (Maria), and disco-flavored pop covers (Star Wars). Includes original album
artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. Main Title from "Star Wars" [sample audio]
2. Oasis
3. Maria [sample audio]
4. El Vuelo (The Flight)
5. Scheherazade [sample audio]
6. Airegin [sample audio]
$14.99
Uncle Joe Shannon - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1978)
Uncle Joe Shannon was a feature film that was meant to capitalize on the success of Rocky, featuring Maynard throughout the soundtrack playing on a Bill Conti (Gonna Fly Now) score. This is a limited edition release. Only 1,000 copies were produced. MaynardFerguson.com has only 50 copies available. This will sell out quickly.
Tracks:
1.
Seascape
2. Evening Concert
3. Fire Tragedy
4. Alone Again
5. Return to the Sea [sample audio]
6. Uncle Joe (Theme from Uncle Joe Shannon) [sample audio]
7. Hot Nights
8. The Goose
9. Hard Time
$19.99 - SOLD OUT
Carnival (1978)
Carnival (1978) features Maynard's very well-known cover of Birdland, but fans often rave about lesser-known tracks Fantasy and Stella By Starlight.
Tracks:
1. M.F. Carnival [sample audio]
2. Fantasy [sample audio]
3. Theme From "Battlestar Galactica"
4.
Stella By Starlight [sample audio]
5. Birdland [sample audio]
6. Baker Street
7. How Ya Doin' Baby?
8. Over The Rainbow
$14.99
Out of Stock and Discontinued Some copies are still available at Amazon.com.
Hot (1979)
Hot (1979), has a couple of stand-out moments. Rocky II Disco never captured the success of Gonna Fly Now, but it features some outstanding trumpet work from Maynard, as well as Sylvester Stallone providing percussion on the speed bag. Gabriel is a great jazz funk march, in the style of Gospel John, and Om Sai Ram was one of Maynard's
first sweeping fusion of traditional Indian music and American jazz.
Tracks:
1. Rocky II Disco [sample audio]
2. Gabriel [sample audio]
3. Om Sai Ram [sample audio]
4. Theme From Star Trek [sample audio]
5. Dayride
6. Naima [sample audio]
7. Topa Topa Woman
$14.99
It's My Time (1980)
It's My Time (1980), is perhaps best known for The Spirit of St. Frederick, a sweeping composition that features Maynard across a variety of styles. Famous MF sidemen Stan Mark (trumpet), Alan Wise (trumpet), Mike Migliori (saxophone) and Nick Lane (trombone) are on this recording. Includes original album
artwork and liner notes.
Tracks:
1. It's My Time
2. Dance To Your Heart [sample audio]
3. Everybody Loves The Blues [sample audio]
4. An Offering of Love - Part I
5. Star
6. You Can Have Me Anytime [sample audio]
7. Red Creek [sample audio]
8. The Spirit of St. Frederick [sample audio]
$14.99
Tracks:
1. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough [sample audio]
2. Deja Vu
3. Hollywood [sample audio]
4. Nine To Five
5. For Your Eyes Only [sample audio]
6. Here Today
7. Portuguese Love [sample audio]
8. Touch and Go
$14.99 - SOLD OUT AND OUT OF PRINT
Some copies may be
available at Amazon.com.
Tracks:
1. Blue Birdland - Opener [sample audio]
2. The Girl From Ipanema [sample audio]
3. Frame For the Blues
4. But Beautiful [sample audio]
5.
Milestones
6. I'm Old Fashioned
7. Blues From Around Here [sample audio]
8. MF Hit Medley
9. Blue Birdland - Walk Off
$14.99
M.F. Horn - The Complete CD Set
Order MF Horn 1-6 as a complete CD set and save over 10%!
Includes:
M.F. Horn 1
- M.F. Horn 2
- M.F. Horn 3
- M.F. Horn 4&5 - Live at Jimmy's
- M.F. Horn 6 - Live at Ronnie's
$67.99
The Ultimate Columbia CD Set
This is the ultimate CD collection for Maynard Ferguson fans. The Ultimate Columbia CD Set includes Eight of Maynard's Columbia albums ranging from the late 1960s to the early 1980s for a more than 25% savings!
Includes:
Hot
- It's
My Time - Maynard Ferguson (aka "Alive and Well in London")
M.F. Horn 1
- M.F. Horn 2
- M.F. Horn 3
- M.F. Horn 4&5 - Live at Jimmy's
- New Vintage
$88.99
The One And Only Maynard Ferguson CD (2007) - HOT ITEM
Recorded in July of 2006 (only weeks before Maynard's passing), The One and Only Maynard Ferguson is Maynard's final studio recording. The musicians on this album are a collection of old friends and alumni from Maynard's amazing career.
UPDATE: Steve Wiest's arrangement of "Besame Mucho" was nominated for a Grammy in 2007!!
Personnel:
Maynard Ferguson- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Bandleader
Wayne Bergeron- Trumpet and Flugelhorn (lead on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6)
Patrick Hession- Trumpet and Flugelhorn (lead on tracks 5, 7, 8, 9)
Serafin Aguilar- Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Ken
Edwards- Trumpet and Flugelhorn
Mike Dubaniewicz- Alto Saxophone
Chip McNeill- Tenor and Soprano Saxophones
Denis DiBlasio- Baritone Saxophone
Steve Wiest- Trombone
Jeff Lashway- Piano
Brian Mulholland- Bass
Stockton Helbing- Drums and Cymbals/Music Director
Special Guest: Christian Jacob- Piano
Track Listing:
- Without A Song - Arranged by Chip McNeill
- Besame Mucho - Arranged By Steve Wiest [sample audio]
- Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone - Arranged by Steve Wiest [sample audio]
- Vita Bella - Composed and Arranged by Denis DiBlasio
- Dr. Fox Ph.D .- Composed and Arranged by Denis DiBlasio
- Lost Horizons - Composed and Arranged by Christian Jacob
- Surviving Soho -
Composed and Arranged by Denis DiBlasio [sample audio] - The Days of Wine and Roses - Arranged by Denis DiBlasio
- Darn that Dream - Arranged by Denis DiBlasio [sample audio]
$19.99
Other CDs of Interest
Andrea Tofanelli - Flamingo
Flamingo is Italian trumpeter Andrea Tofanelli's latest CD, featuring exciting big band charts and a heart-felt tribute to Maynard titled "The Last Legend".
Excerpts from AllAboutJazz.com's review:
"The title track could have come right from the Ferguson/Stan Kenton songbook, while the inclusion of showcase selections such as 'Nessun Dorma' and 'Melodia Infinita' frame Tofanelli's high-note chops in a display of all-around-the-horn
musicianship. Not since Maynard Ferguson (for whom Tofanelli composed and performs 'The Last Legend') reigning at the Olympus of trumpeting have such sounds been heard.
"Ferguson, Anderson and Brisbois must be smiling in the 'Upper Room,' knowing that the screaming torch passed on is in such marvelously talented and musically artistic hands. Tofanelli can easily add his name to these greats in the pantheon of scream. While music lovers and musicians of all instruments will probably dig the artistry here, trumpeters will surely sit in awe of the talent, skill and musicianship of Andrea Tofanelli. A sky-high phenomenon."
Track Listing:
- Volare [sample audio]
- Nessun Dorma [sample audio]
- Flamingo [sample
audio] - The Last Legend (tribute to Maynard Ferguson) [sample audio]
- ToBop
- Melodia Infinita
- Father
- Deal With It
- Dania's Theme
- Who's Your Daddy
$14.99
Doc Severinsen - Brass Roots
Doc's 1971 Brass Roots is an amazing blend of traditional big band instrumentation and arrangements that must have sounded incredibly fresh in 1971. Doc blends rock and funk with his amazing virtuoso trumpet playing throughout the entire album. Don Sebesky produced the album, and also contributed several charts. Also, a few of the tracks feature rare Doc vocals!
Track Listing:
- Brass Roots [sample audio]
- Okefenokee
- Psalm 150 [sample
audio] - Good Medicine [sample audio]
- Prelude: Come Sweet Death/Love Story [sample audio]
- Move Over [sample audio]
- Celebrate
$14.49
Track Listing:
- Brass on Ivory
- Dreamsville
- Never My Love [sample
audio] - If
- Willow Weep For Me
- Sometimes [sample audio]
- Poor Butterfly
- Misty
- Brian's Song [sample audio]
- We've Only Just Begun [sample audio]
- Soldier In The Rain
$14.49
Doc Severinsen - Doc
The simply-titled album Doc was recorded in 1972. With this album, Doc continued his tradition of including an eclectic mix of styles, ranging from pop covers to movie anthems and pieces inspired by classical works.
Track Listing:
- Liberia [
audio]
$14.49
Doc
Severinsen - Rhapsody for Now!
Recorded in 1973, Rhapsody for Now! features Doc blowing on lengthy pop and rock medleys, as well as an extended medley of tunes made famous by Louis Armstrong.
Track Listing:
- Rhapsody for Now (17:00) [
- Live and Let Die
- Soul Makossa
- Yesterday Once More
- Touch Me In The Morning
- Shambala
- My Love
- Promenade
- Great Gate At Kiev
audio 2]
- California Dreamin'
- The Look of Love
- A Song For You
- Sweet Caroline
- You've Got A Friend
- Introduction
- When It's Sleepy Time Down South
- Struttin' With Some Barbecue
- Blueberry Hill
- Hello, Dolly!
- Mack The Knife
- When It's Sleepy Time Down South (Reprise)
$14.49
Track Listing:
- I Wanna Be With You [sample audio]
- Night Journey
- The World's Gone Home
- Spanish Dreams [sample audio]
- You Put The Shine On Me [sample audio]
- Now and Then
- Little Tiny Feets [sample audio]
- Lookin' Good [sample audio]
- Open the Gates of Love
$14.49
Track Listing:
- Do It To It [sample audio]
- Chicken Chatter [sample audio]
- Midnite Flite
- Fernandos Fantasy [sample audio]
- Virginia Sunday [sample audio]
- Soft Touch
- There Is A Girl
- Shenandoah [sample audio]
$14.49
Doc Severinsen Six Pack
Save
over 20% when you order all six Doc Severinsen CDs!
Includes the following CDs:
- Brass Roots (1971)
- Brass On Ivory (with Henry Mancini) (1972)
- Doc (1972)
- Rhapsody For Now (1973)
- Night Journey (1976)
- Brand New Thing (1977)
$69.49
Reunion - Jeff Lashway
If you saw Maynard Ferguson perform in the last few years of his life, odds are good that you saw Jeff Lashway sitting at the piano. Lashway quickly became a fan favorite, and his appearance on Maynard's all-star "The One and Only" CD tells us what Maynard thought of his playing. Reunion is Jeff's first solo CD, and it features an impressive collection of sidemen, including former MF tenor sax player Jeff Rupert. A recent review of this recording on AllAboutJazz.com
says, "With Reunion, his first CD as leader, ex-Ferguson pianist Jeff Lashway steps out—and up—to brilliantly demonstrate that he is an outstanding jazz pianist, composer and leader deserving of wider recognition. Accompanied by an all-star line-up, Lashway and friends deliver ten marvelously entertaining selections. This reunion is an intelligent, involving jazz swingfest." Random Act Records is donating 10% of their proceeds from the sale of this album to the Jazz Foundation of America.
Personnel:
Jeff Lashway - Piano
Jim Rotondi - Trumpet
John Allred - Trombone
Frank Basile - Bari Sax
Jeff Rupert - Tenor Sax
Richard Drexler - Bass
Todd Coolman - Bass
John Jenkins - Drums
Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums
Special Guest Jimmy Hall - Vocals
Track Listing:
- Get To The Gate
- Doxy
- Down Here On The Ground
- The Touch Of Your Lips
- The Quintessence
- Sweetbop
- For
NOLA (Medley)- Louisiana (1927)
- Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
- Bourbon St. Parade
- One By One
- Gingerbread Boy
- Airegin
$18.99
One for Maynard - The Loudhorns
The Loudhorns are a Nashville-based jazz-rock band made up of seven brass (3 trumpets, 1 french horn, 2 trombones, 1 tuba) and a four person rhythm section (keyboard, guitars, electric bass, and drums). Their latest CD, "One For Maynard" features 9 fun and tight arrangements, more than half of which are Maynard Ferguson covers. Says band leader Joe Murphy, "Band Directors - This is your WAKE UP CALL!! Play great CDs in your bandroom. Your students need to know who Maynard Ferguson is, who Bill Chase is, who Doc Severinsen is, who Frank Rosolino is, who Carl Fontana is, who Bill Watrous is, who Stan Getz is, who Don Menza is, who Howard Johnson is, etc... And...Teach your kids to move air!! If you've
forgotten what it's like to play loud, just listen to a Stan Kenton CD."
Track Listing:
- Give It One [sample audio]
- La Fiesta [sample audio]
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- Foreign Correspondent [sample audio]
- I Wish [sample audio]
- Left Bank Express [sample audio]
- Superbone Meets the Bad Man [sample audio]
- Fly Away From Here
- Birdland
$14.99
Resonance
- Joey Pero
Resonance is the debut album by former Big Bop Nouveau trumpeter Joey Pero, and it's the most creative trumpet CD I've heard in quite some time. Although traditional in parts, what is most striking about the music of Resonance is that is has one foot firmly planted in the music of today. The influences are varied, making it difficult to pin down a specific genre. While primarily a jazz album, I could hear colors of hip hop, rock, pop, classical, and even a little flavor of drum corps (particularly in "Blue Rondo"). The arrangements are inventive and the production is lush and rich. Joey's playing is both technically impressive as well as artistic and expressive. This is my favorite trumpet CD of the last year. I can't get enough of it.
Track Listing:
- The Finest Romance (w/ Freddy Cole) [
"Preludio" [sample audio]
$18.99
Skydance - Eric Miyashiro
[Japanese Import] New!
Tokyo trumpeter Eric Miyashiro is back with another amazing album. Skydance features 3 charts recorded with a full big band, and the rest have what I call "Chase instrumentation" (rhythm section and trumpets). As in his previous album, Pleiades, Eric proves that he is one of the most exciting trumpet players recording today. Don't miss Eric's rendition of Maynard's "Bridge Over Troubled Water, his new arrangement of the Maynard Ferguson classic "Give It One", and his recording of the little known Chase arrangement of "Macarthur Park".
Track Listing:
- Skydance [sample audio]
- Daquilo Que Eu Sei
- Breakfast Wine
- Give It One (new arrangement) [sample audio]
- Zodiac [sample
audio] - Bridge Over Troubled Water [sample audio]
- MacArthur Park (Chase arrangement) [sample audio]
- Smile
$34.99
Pleiades - Tribute to Maynard Ferguson by Eric Miyashiro [Japanese Import]
Tokyo-based trumpeter Eric Miyashiro has recorded a truly remarkable Maynard Ferguson tribute. The 10 tracks on this album are comprised of one original, five classic Maynard tunes, and four charts that Maynard played on the road but never ended up on an album. The never-before recorded tracks include a Nick Lane composition, "River Whale", a Denis DiBlasio arrangement, "O Que Sera", a Chip McNeill composition, "Close the Deal", and the famous Jay Chattaway arrangement of the "Tommy Medley". With
beautiful packaging, comprehensive liner notes, and testimonials from Bobby Shew and Maynard's daughter Wilder Ferguson Jacob, this is the most impressive Maynard Tribute I've ever heard. Eric manages to capture Maynard's joyful spirit without ever simply imitating Maynard's style.
Track Listing:
- Pleiades
- River Whale [sample audio]
- Frame For the Blues
- O Que Sera
- Dance To Your Heart
- Olé [sample audio]
- Close the Deal [sample audio]
- Maria
- Tommy Medley [sample audio] [sample audio 2]
- Theme from Rocky "Gonna Fly Now" (A Ballad for Maynard) - new arrangement by Eric
$34.99
Spirits
- Lasse Lindgren Big Constellation Plays in the Spirit of Maynard Ferguson [Swedish Import] - NEW
This CD is the newest release by Sweden-based trumpeter Lasse Lindgren. Produced by none other than Ernie Garside, "Spirits" is a joyful celebration of Maynard's style and exuberance. Twelve classic Maynard charts were recorded, with Lasse playing one of Maynard's own Conn Connstellation trumpets. After listening to this album, I immediately contacted Lasse to get copies of it into the Maynard Ferguson store.
Note: Quantities are limited
Track Listing:
- Birdland
- Airegin [sample audio]
- Gonna Fly Now
- Maria
- The Fox Hunt
- Si Si MF [sample audio]
- New Bag Blues
- Left Bank Express [sample
audio] - I Can't Get Started With You
- The Serpent [sample audio]
- Got The Spirit
- Blue Birdland
$19.99
Tracks (Chase):
1. Open Up Wide [sample audio]
2. Livin' In Heat
3. Hello Groceries [sample audio]
4. Handbags and Gladrags
5. Get It On [sample audio]
6. Boys and Girls Together
7. Invitation to a River
Tracks (Ennea):
1. Swanee River [sample audio]
2. So Many People
3. Night
4. It Won't Be Long
5. I Can Feel It
6. Woman of the Dark [sample audio]
7. Cornus (Saturn)
8. Zeus (Jupiter)
9. Poseidon (Neptune)
10. Aphrodite Part I (Venus)
11. Aphrodite Part II (Venus)
12. Hades (Pluto)
Tracks (Pure Music):
1. Weird Song
#1 [sample audio]
2. Run Back to Mama
3. Twinkles
4. Bochawa
5. Love is On The Way [sample audio]
6. Close Up Tight [sample audio]
$19.99
Brass Poison - Jim Manley (2010) - NEW!
New music from Jim Manley! He says:
"BRASS POISON" follows in the footsteps of my last recording for The Victoria Company, "EIGHT" which was a tribute to some of the great 60's big bands.
With this project, I wanted to explore some of the great music that was put out in the 70's and beyond. I grew up listening to all the MF and Don Ellis Columbia stuff along with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Tom Scott, the Brecker Brothers and so many others - I still love that era
and it brings back many great memories when music seemed more creative and exciting.
We've added a little Brass Poison to Elton John, Carole King, Sting, The Isley Brothers and a few others I think you will recognize. All of us had a blast (no pun intended) recording these tunes and I think you'll have some fun listening.
So turn up the volume, sit down between the speakers ,or stick your buds in your ears and hold on to something!
Track Listing:
1. Go Back Home [sample audio]
2. Rocket Man [sample audio]
3. Soul Makossa [sample audio]
4. Seven Days
5. It's Your Thing
6. Santa Cruzin'
7. Well You Needn't
8. Spooky
9. Brass Poison
10. Rocket
11.
Blues for Miles
12. I Feel the Earth Move
13. Grazin' in the Grass
14. Last Night
$14.99
Eight- Jim Manley (2008)
St. Louis trumpeter Jim Manley has been putting out great swinging jazz for years now. He has high chops for days, but don't let that fool you. He's got jazz chops, too. Says Jim: "I also love Maynard Ferguson's LP's from the 60's and wanted to capture the excitement of his bands in that era which prominently featured his sidemen and fantastic arrangers - all of which we have here."
Maynard's long time friend and tour manager, Ed Sargent, had this to say about Jim's new project:
One can hear Boss's influence thru each and every cut of this CD, get a copy and see for yourself. To listen to the works created by Mayn's influence by Jim, Wayne, Eric, Carl and a host of others I know would make him very happy...... I can just hear that big laugh I used to hear so often even now as I write
this!!!
Track Listing:
1. Teach and Preach [sample audio]
2. Rocky and Bullwinkle
3. I'll Be Seeing You [sample audio]
4. Come Rain or Come Shine
5. One o Clock Jump
6. It Ain't Necessarily So
7. Just Friends [sample audio]
8. Perry Mason [sample audio]
9. Ding Dong The Witch is Dead
10. My Romance [sample audio]
11. Stella
12. Alice in Wonderland
13. Thirsty Night Blues
$14.99
Let The Trumpet Sound - Ken Robinson
Ken Robinson was a trumpet player in one of the final incarnations of Big Bop Nouveau. Ken has just released a beautiful
new classical CD titled "Let The Trumpet Sound" featuring himself on trumpet and Dave Wagner on organ. The entire CD is impressive, but what really makes this CD special is the last track, titled "Farewell Maynard". This is a touching tribute to Maynard, based on the melody "Caruso", arranged for eight trumpets, two trombones, and organ. Ken didn't stop there. He recruited some trumpet heavyweights to play on this track. The eight trumpets in this recording are: Ken Robinson, Walter White, Adolph "Bud" Herseth, Charles Schlueter, Patrick Hession, Arturo Sandoval, Brian Moon, and John Davidson. To me, this track perfectly captures both the romanticism and wild abandon of Maynard's approach to music.
Tracks:
Chorale from Cantana 79 "Nun danket alle Gott" for 3 trumpets, trombone, timpani, & organ (Bach)
- Vivace (Sonata in D, Telemann)
- Largo (Sonata in D, Telemann)
- Allegrao (Sonata in
D,Telemann) - Batalla (Jimenez)
- "Gott der Vater wohn uns bei" (Choral Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- "Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o herr" (Choral Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- "Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimme" (Choral Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- Preludio (Sonata in E minor, Corelli)
- Allemanda (Sonata in E minor, Corelli)
- Sarabanda (Sonata in E minor, Corelli)
- Giga (Sonata in E minor, Corelli)
- "Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit" (Chorale Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- "Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier" (Chorale Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- "Was mein Gott will, das gescheh allzeit" (Chorale Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- "O Gott, due frommer Gott" (Chorale Preludes for trumpet & organ, Krebs)
- Overture (Trumpet Sonata, Purcell)
- Allegro (Trumpet Sonata, Purcell)
- Adagio (Trumpet Sonata, Purcell)
- Allegro
(Trumpet Sonata, Purcell) - Fanfare (Choralsonate Nr.3 "Nun freut euch, liebe Christen g'mein", KjellMorkKarlsen)
- Variations, Fugue, & Chorale (Choralsonate Nr.3 "Nun freut euch, liebe Christen g'mein", KjellMorkKarlsen)
- Sonata "Sancti Polycarpi" for 8 trumpets, timpani, 2 trombones & organ
- "Farewell Maynard" for 8 trumpets, 2 trombones, & organ. A musical tribute from alumni and friends to Maynard Ferguson based on the melody "Caruso". [sample audio]
$14.99
DVDs
Maynard Ferguson Tribute DVD
This Double DVD Tribute Package includes the Maynard Ferguson Tribute Concert held September 20, 2006 at the University of Missouri Touhill Performing Arts Center in St. Louis and over 60 minutes of Historical Bonus Footage.
The featured concert from St. Louis brought
together more than 30 alumni artists from Maynard's sixty plus years of entertaining audiences around the world. In a manner of words, the tribute was the ultimate symphony dedicated to a man so many called “The Boss”. The DVD of the concert has a running time of over 120 minutes and also includes many great photos of Maynard throughout the years.
The second DVD includes more than an hour of bonus footage excerpts, many of which have never before been seen, from performances all over the world. Recorded between 1950-2006, these excerpts demonstrate Maynard's trumpet artistry and trademark exuberance as a world renowned bandleader.
A portion of the net proceeds from the DVD sales will go to the Maynard Ferguson Music Scholarship Fund at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
DVD is region-free.
View the trailer on YouTube.com
$49.99 -
39.99 On Sale
Live From Seattle - Diane Schuur with Maynard Ferguson and his Big Bop Nouveau Band Live From the King Cat Theater
This DVD features Diane Schuur performing 15 tunes with Big Bop Nouveau (including fan favorite Carl Fischer). The final two songs (Just Friends and It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing) are performed with Maynard. It's a delight to hear Diane and Maynard trade riffs, with Diane occasionally mimicking Maynard's exuberant sound.
"I had a blast working with Mayanrd and his powerpacked band. The crowd was in their element and it was so much fun sailing vocally above the brass..."
-Diane Schuur
Personnel:
Trumpet: Adolfo Acosta, Carl Fischer, and Frank Abrahamson
Saxophone: Mike Dubaniewicz, Jeff Rupert, Bill Ramsay
Trombone: Mike Bravin
Piano: Earl MacDonald
Bass: Roger Hines
Drums: David Throckmorton
DVD is region-free.
$19.99
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the trailer (YouTube.com)
Live from Seattle - Live From The King Cat Theater DVD
Three time grammy nominee Maynard Ferguson and the "Big Bop Nouveau Band" were recorded at the King Cat Theater in Seattle, WA., and this 56 minute DVD captures the diverse talent of this internationally renowned big band leader. Featuring both Dolby 5.1 surround sound and stereo mixes (as well as an animated menu for song selection and audio set up) this is contemporary big band and crossover jazz at its finest! Includes "You Got It," "Birdland," "Caravan," and more!
DVD is region-free.
$19.99
Temporarily Out of Stock
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Maynard Ferguson - Live At The Top
Rochester,
New York. 1975. Maynard Ferguson with his orchestra performs his most memorable songs and he amazes the fans with his stratospheric trumpet playing. This newly remastered performance also includes never-before-seen photos from Maynard's famous Carnegie Hall concert, sound clips, an exclusive slideshow, and several other special features. Includes MacArthur Park, Chameleon, La Fiesta, Gospel John, and more!
DVD is region-free.
$19.99
Out of Stock and Discontinued Some copies are still available at
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Cassettes
Footpath Cafe Cassette - Price Reduced
Recorded in Belgium in 1992, Footpath Cafe is a live album featuring Maynard with Big Bop Nouveau. Features Roger Ingram, Glenn Kostur, Chip McNeill and Matt Wallace and killer charts such as Brazil, Cruisin' For a Bluesin', and Poison Ya' Blues. Footpath is an album difficult to find on CD, but a few cassettes from Maynard's home have recently been made available.
$7.99
Live From San Francisco Cassette - Price Reduced
Recorded in San Francisco in 1983, Live From San Francisco is one of Maynard's most energetic albums. Songs include Coconut Champagne, Fireshaker, and Bebop Buffet.
$6.99
These Cats Can Swing Cassette - Price Reduced
These Cats Can Swing was Maynard and Big
Bop Nouveau's first album on Concord Records in the mid-90s. This album is full of wonderful charts such as Caravan, Sweet Baba Suite, and It's The Gospel Truth.
$6.99
Additional CDs, videos, and posters not available from Maynard Ferguson Music, Inc. can be found on our Additional Merchandise page.
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