Gone now, for over 17 years. For a demographic of HS band geeks in the mid 70's, he was a God. His energy and "athletic" presence as soloist/band leader was an inspiration for Ferguson Fanaddicts. He was the trumpet hero we needed, and raised our stock a bit amongst non-musians, especially after "Rocky." My son and I got to see him once, back in '05. On my Mt. Rushmore, of times spent with my boy💎
Maynard is so gracious, positive and generous with this energy - dedicating a song to a native American is fantastic (and ahead of his time in many respsects). RIP Mr Ferguson
I've had Maynard Ferguson live in San Francisco for over 30 years and it never gets old. Gregg Bissonette is just so awesome. Huge inspiration for me personally.
W O W ! Cannot believe this video exists. My father took me to this concert. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video of one of my childhood jazz heros. +1 Dennis Diblasio.
This is going to end up as one of the most viewed MF vidoes of all time. Great capture of a great MF era. You can tell The Boss really enjoyed Greg Bissonette's drumming....as well as Matt's bass.
Maynard Ferguson 28 or 29 May 1983: Disneyland, Anaheim, CA Moderate quality audience video recording. Personnel presumably the same as the GAMH recording a few days earlier. Blue Birdland (Jimmy Giuffre) www.youtube.com Birdland (Josef Zawinul, arr. Nick Lane) Dan Jordan (Tenor Saxophone) Matt Bissonette (Bass) www.youtube.com Fireshaker (Maynard Ferguson, Chris Braymen, arr. Chris Braymen) Chris Braymen (Trombone) Greg Bissonette (Drums) www.youtube.com Cocoanut Champagne (Denis DiBlasio) Denis DiBlasio (Baritone Saxophone) Greg Bissonette (Drums) www.youtube.com Bebop Buffet www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Personnel Maynard Ferguson (Trumpet and Flugelhorn) Alan Wise (Trumpet) Hoby Freeman (Trumpet) Hugh Ragin (Trumpet) Steve Wiest (Trombone) Chris Braymen (Trombone) Tim Ries (Alto Saxophone) Dan Jordan (Tenor Saxophone) Denis DiBlasio (Baritone Saxophone) Ron Pedley (Keyboards) Matt Bissonette (Bass) Greg Bissonette (Drums)
Gone now, for over 17 years. For a demographic of HS band geeks in the mid 70's, he was a God. His energy and "athletic" presence as soloist/band leader was an inspiration for Ferguson Fanaddicts.
He was the trumpet hero we needed, and raised our stock a bit amongst non-musians, especially after "Rocky."
My son and I got to see him once, back in '05. On my Mt. Rushmore, of times spent with my boy💎
Just unreal. ...we played fire shaker and coconut champagne in highschool. Such inspirational songs with the greatest energy. Thanks for sharing
If there has been a trumpet player with more stage presence than Maynard, it has escaped my radar. He was more hip and dynamic than life, period.
Maynard is so gracious, positive and generous with this energy - dedicating a song to a native American is fantastic (and ahead of his time in many respsects). RIP Mr Ferguson
This is the rarest Maynard performance of all time. And a really hard find
Rainman what about spinning wheel can’t find that one
I've had Maynard Ferguson live in San Francisco for over 30 years and it never gets old. Gregg Bissonette is just so awesome. Huge inspiration for me personally.
2020 & he's still the goat
I was fortunate to see this set live! My handy tape recorder was in hand...
I LOVE Maynard! And that trombonist,Chris Braymen, sounds great on this.
Oh boy. This trombone solo is gonna be hard to beat. Wow! On point. Love the lines
Actually his solo on the Live in San Francisco CD I think smokes more!
W O W ! Cannot believe this video exists. My father took me to this concert. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video of one of my childhood jazz heros. +1 Dennis Diblasio.
BASS AND DRUMS. BURNIN. M.F. GREAT beauty the way he could play. LOVE IT
The f*&king swagger....Pure Maynard!!!!
Love this song, love the album it was recorded on. Awesome.
Unbelieveble Maynard!
I wish I was at this performance. This era to the early 90's MF was playing alot of original compositions of his and other players. Really good stuff.
This is going to end up as one of the most viewed MF vidoes of all time. Great capture of a great MF era. You can tell The Boss really enjoyed Greg Bissonette's drumming....as well as Matt's bass.
Mr. Steve Wiest wrote The HELL out of this. What a tune!!!!
Wiest is a fine composer/arranger but I believe Chris Braymen and MF get the credit on this tune.
Denis Diblasio said that Steve wrote the tune,as he was discussing Fireshaker and his tune Bebop Buffet.
drums Gregg bissonette bass guitar Matt bissonnette. Crystal Clear perfect
Matt Bissonette on Bass ‘
XLNT. thanks again for sharing this.
One of my favorite MF tunes
Maynard still looking fit and playing perfect. Rockin' out!
What a treat!!!!
Excellent 👍👍❤️
They named the song after a guy... I'd like to meet him if he's as funky as this tune!
Maynard Ferguson
28 or 29 May 1983: Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
Moderate quality audience video recording. Personnel presumably the same as the GAMH recording a few days earlier.
Blue Birdland (Jimmy Giuffre)
www.youtube.com
Birdland (Josef Zawinul, arr. Nick Lane)
Dan Jordan (Tenor Saxophone)
Matt Bissonette (Bass)
www.youtube.com
Fireshaker (Maynard Ferguson, Chris Braymen, arr. Chris Braymen)
Chris Braymen (Trombone)
Greg Bissonette (Drums)
www.youtube.com
Cocoanut Champagne (Denis DiBlasio)
Denis DiBlasio (Baritone Saxophone)
Greg Bissonette (Drums)
www.youtube.com
Bebop Buffet
www.youtube.com
www.youtube.com
Personnel
Maynard Ferguson (Trumpet and Flugelhorn)
Alan Wise (Trumpet)
Hoby Freeman (Trumpet)
Hugh Ragin (Trumpet)
Steve Wiest (Trombone)
Chris Braymen (Trombone)
Tim Ries (Alto Saxophone)
Dan Jordan (Tenor Saxophone)
Denis DiBlasio (Baritone Saxophone)
Ron Pedley (Keyboards)
Matt Bissonette (Bass)
Greg Bissonette (Drums)
My favorite setup. 3 trumpets, 2 bones, 3 saxes
Amazing
I was there on one of those dates...
Why would anyone dislike this video?
Sound quality?
Oh how I miss The Boss!
Great 👍
Great
Try listening to some Allen Vizutti too. He is a Monster on the Trumpet and has written some really cool stuff......
Gregg Bissonette brought me here via Leland Sklar.
Can anyone see who's blowin' lead?
Hoby Freeman on Lead trumpet
Ed Sargent ...ED SARGENT is in the house!!!! Miss you my friend
- Roger
Looks Emilio Castillo behind and to the l
eft of Greg B. Maybe?
ML BORE TRUMPET, NO LARGE M.F. HORN HERE PITCH EFFORTLESS!!!
Scott Melamerson Explain please ???? He's using the Hilton MF Horn here.
holton as in Frank Holton,not hilton...