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Maynard Ferguson

Author: Chalumeau Joe
Date: 2006-08-26 03:53

I just wanted to acknowledge Maynard Ferguson's passing on this web site and share the effect he had on my own musical development.

I first saw Maynard live in concert as a young teen in the early 70s. His playing had an immediate and profound effect on me: it was passionate...and fun...and motivated me to want to play better. He moved me, and I became hooked on "The Boss" for life.

I've been to countless Maynard concerts since then, with most of them being at our local high school, where he would appear regularly every two years. For me, the highlights of these performances were when his band would play together with the school band: how exciting an experience that was for the kids, as well as the parents. Maynard's enthusiasm and love as an educator was genuine and infectious, and after each one of these concerts, I'd pull out my clarinet and start playing as soon as I got home (regardless of how late it was!).

The musical world has truly lost a legend today...to borrow a quote from his obituary, "Gabriel will be playing second trumpet tonight."

Joe

Post Edited (2006-08-26 06:19)

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