Maynard Ferguson
Jazz, Musical Artist
1928 – 2006
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Who was Maynard Ferguson?
Walter Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. 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.
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- Born
- May 4, 1928
Verdun, Quebec - Also known as
- Ferguson, Maynard
- Walter Maynard Ferguson
- Spouses
- Flo Ferguson
(1955 - )
- Flo Ferguson
- Nationality
- Canada
- Profession
- Education
- Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal
- Lived in
- Montreal
- Died
- Aug 23, 2006
Ventura
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on July 23, 2013
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