Jazz Legend Dies...

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Friday Aug 25, 2006

Maynard Ferguson Passed away on the 23rd. He was 78 and man could he play a mean trumpet. He will be missed!

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Friday Aug 25, 2006

I saw him a few times. He was extraordinary ! He always surrounded himself with young talented musicians. He'll be missed.

skipisode · Post by **skipisode** » Friday Aug 25, 2006

I have seen (and met) Maynard a few times. Absolutely a great artist,
and he also was very approachable. RIP!

AllHolLowsEVe · Post by **AllHolLowsEVe** » Friday Aug 25, 2006

wow i am sorry to hear that. maynard and his band used to come to altoona and do clinics with those of us in the aahs jazz band. he was a great guy and his band were always among some of the friendliest musicians i as a high school student at the time, had ever met. the guy had unbelievable chops. i think i am going to go put birdland on the turntable and drink a cold one in memory. RIP maynard.

homerski · Post by **homerski** » Saturday Aug 26, 2006

Rest in peace Maynard.

May your heaven be playing music for an appreciative audience through eternity.

John H.

Dangerous Denny · Post by **Dangerous Denny** » Sunday Aug 27, 2006

I've been a Maynard fan since high school when I boughr PRIMAL SCREAM, CHAMELEON , and MF HORN II...knew he used to come to Altoona every year...and every year I promised myself I'd catch his show...guess I'm too late now..WOW...double -high C's, great songs & a kick - ass band....I'll mis him.