My son, Presto Mace,had the honor to take lessons with Stan Mark the lead trumpet player with Maynard. He was so impressed with Preston He gave him free lessons, and I thank Stan for his generosity, his love of the trumpet and his love of sharing what he had to offer - he was a great man that is missed. God bless you, Stan.
I will never forget Maynard's generosity and love for students. Around 1971 his band performed at U of Wisc-Eau Claire where I was attending which is the middle of nowhere. The next night the band played 20 miles north even more in the middle of nowhere at Chippewa Falls in the cruddiest jr. high cafeteia (yes, cafeteria) imaginable. Even at no charge only 150 people showed up. He could've been PO'd and did 2 numbers and left. Yet he and the band played like it was for a big bucks crowd in NYC. It is one of my best musical memories.
I saw Maynard only 1 time live. Very memorable. Speaking of Hey Jude .... just before the very end all the trumpet players disbursed around the audience - in front, to the left, to the right, and behind - and then they played those high Fs (like at 7:28 in this video) from all angles surrounding you, for like a minute, just belting them out one after another. As a trumpet player at the time, it was amazing.
The year was about 1986 and I was about to see Maynard for the 3rd time at the old Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh. The night before the concert my cousin comes a knocking on our door and asks us if we'd ever heard of Maynard Ferguson and that she had free tickets. We of course said YES!, but we already had tickets. Ours were similar to the quality of seats she had so we took them and gave them to some friends. She then told us she could get us backstage to meet him after the concert. He talked to us for a good 15 minutes and gave us all autographed posters. Turns out my cousin's company was sponsoring the concert and my cousin was literally the one that chauffered him around while he was in Pittsburgh. She said he was one of the nicest guys you could meet.
Wow - Great story and I'm sure great memories for you. Saw him a few times and still remember how in awe I was watching him on stage. Amazing performer.
I remember the year was 1974. Maynard was in his prime and Lynn Nicholson was anchoring the trumpet section. I also remember Stan Mark and Bob Summers in the section. It's hard for me to believe that was 48 years ago! I still love playing the trumpet because of those powerful influences. I was fortunate to hear these guys live. RIP Boss!
This brings back so many memories. I say Maynard about 4 times Live at different Venues in Toronto. What a Fantastic Talent. Now I feel old. I am 67 years young
I, too, went to see Maynard every chance I got when I was in high school and college. As a music teacher I was blessed to bring him to my school four times to give clinics and perform for the community. Standing on stage introducing him while the band played their Blue Birdland vamp still gives me chills when I think about it. Best of all, just being able to hang with him and discover that he was a truly nice guy.
There was nothing like a Maynard concert back in the day. I had the privilege to see him many times in Baltimore, then again in El Paso, TX when I was traveling. I will always cherish those memories.
I was a sax player who has about every Maynard album. Got to hear twice. WOW What a blast. I best to concerts I ever attended Long Live Maynard in our hearts !!!
I watched a concert of his with some buddies in I think the Hippodrome theatre in Baltimore in the 70's. He went with no amplification and still filled the room with horn.
Have ya ever tried one of those Jet tone mouthpieces? OUCH but yea, ya get the high register a little better, if it doesn't hurt your embechure too bad. LOVE MAYNARD, RIP!
If TC Boyle's book "outside looking in" is historically correct, Maynard was one of the first dedicated acid heads, dropping heavy back in the early 60's, when Timothy Leary was doing (legal) LSD and psyllocibin "research" with his Harvard associates and students.
I saw Maynard at The Strand in Torrance, California. It was dinner style seating and directly across the table from me was Timothy Leary. My friend and his wife, who are ten years younger than me, didn't recognize him. After the gig we asked Ed Sargent, Maynard's road manager, if we could talk to Maynard. He asked us to wait in the lobby of the adjoining hotel. 15 minutes later, Maynard came down with Leary and we talked for over half an hour.
Ya sorry I’ll take Doc all day. This guy impressed me when I was 13 and didn’t know any better. It’s too bad because in his younger days he was a hard booper and really musical without all the crappy schtick. But I guess he figured out that schtick sells better so he sold out
Randomly enough, I asked a friend if I could try to play his soprano with a trumpet mouthpiece after we had been talking about Maynard. I figured, "hey, it's just vibrating air, right? Maybe it will work." Well, no. The result was nothing like a saxophone sound, nor anything you might call a musical instrument.
@@swpctx there has been such a thing as a keyed bugle (circa civil war era) that I’ve seen before, I was curious if Maynard could get a soprano to play with a trumpet mouthpiece since he was an amazing instrumentalist.
Wow!!!! That was really terrible. I've been to see him in concert 7 different times, 1 of favorites. But this was really bad. Hope it was just the quality of the video.
My son, Presto Mace,had the honor to take lessons with Stan Mark the lead trumpet player with Maynard. He was so impressed with Preston He gave him free lessons, and I thank Stan for his generosity, his love of the trumpet and his love of sharing what he had to offer - he was a great man that is missed. God bless you, Stan.
Great story - Thanks for sharing
RIP Stan Mark ‘
I will never forget Maynard's generosity and love for students. Around 1971 his band performed at U of Wisc-Eau Claire where I was attending which is the middle of nowhere. The next night the band played 20 miles north even more in the middle of nowhere at Chippewa Falls in the cruddiest jr. high cafeteia (yes, cafeteria) imaginable. Even at no charge only 150 people showed up. He could've been PO'd and did 2 numbers and left. Yet he and the band played like it was for a big bucks crowd in NYC. It is one of my best musical memories.
I saw Maynard only 1 time live. Very memorable. Speaking of Hey Jude .... just before the very end all the trumpet players disbursed around the audience - in front, to the left, to the right, and behind - and then they played those high Fs (like at 7:28 in this video) from all angles surrounding you, for like a minute, just belting them out one after another. As a trumpet player at the time, it was amazing.
The year was about 1986 and I was about to see Maynard for the 3rd time at the old Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh. The night before the concert my cousin comes a knocking on our door and asks us if we'd ever heard of Maynard Ferguson and that she had free tickets. We of course said YES!, but we already had tickets. Ours were similar to the quality of seats she had so we took them and gave them to some friends. She then told us she could get us backstage to meet him after the concert. He talked to us for a good 15 minutes and gave us all autographed posters. Turns out my cousin's company was sponsoring the concert and my cousin was literally the one that chauffered him around while he was in Pittsburgh. She said he was one of the nicest guys you could meet.
Wow - Great story and I'm sure great memories for you. Saw him a few times and still remember how in awe I was watching him on stage. Amazing performer.
Saw Maynard many times.Canadas greatest trumpet play!!! 7:12
America Too!!
I remember the year was 1974. Maynard was in his prime and Lynn Nicholson was anchoring the trumpet section. I also remember Stan Mark and Bob Summers in the section. It's hard for me to believe that was 48 years ago! I still love playing the trumpet because of those powerful influences. I was fortunate to hear these guys live. RIP Boss!
Only a trumpet player can understand. Fortunate to have seen him and his band 3 times.
This brings back so many memories. I say Maynard about 4 times Live at different Venues in Toronto. What a Fantastic Talent. Now I feel old. I am 67 years young
I, too, went to see Maynard every chance I got when I was in high school and college. As a music teacher I was blessed to bring him to my school four times to give clinics and perform for the community. Standing on stage introducing him while the band played their Blue Birdland vamp still gives me chills when I think about it. Best of all, just being able to hang with him and discover that he was a truly nice guy.
More talent there than just high notes. People forget that. He was an all around amazing player and showman.
There was nothing like a Maynard concert back in the day. I had the privilege to see him many times in Baltimore, then again in El Paso, TX when I was traveling. I will always cherish those memories.
Yep saw him a couple times. That roaring big band was an experience for teen me.
Maynard the Great Maynard every musician in the world would envy him in every way. So much talent. always a Legend.
I was a sax player who has about every Maynard album. Got to hear twice. WOW What a blast. I best to concerts I ever attended Long Live Maynard in our hearts !!!
Saw him at JSU in AL and he ended the book with "Hey Jude" with the band scattered all over the Coliseum. They're still replacing roof tiles....
I saw & heard him for the first time at West Virginia Tech in Montgomery WV in 1974. Same ending as you described. I saw him live 5 more times.
MAYNARD,
THE GREATIST
He was explosive on the trumpet playing!
at one point the show had incredible polyphony. The high notes of Maynard and his instrumentalists are top notch.
Incredible brass. Goose bumps. 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺
I watched a concert of his with some buddies in I think the Hippodrome theatre in Baltimore in the 70's. He went with no amplification and still filled the room with horn.
Love the Macarthur Park section in this one! Wooo go Maynard!! 🎺
Well I certainly didn’t expect the soprano !!!!!
If Maynard can play soprano sax, why can't Kenny G?
You can tell his guys love him
Unbelievable Maynard!!
Ferguson, Stan Mark, H Fredmann, Alan Wise, que nivel de trompetas
estarão sempre em nossas memórias. são magníficos.
LOVE THAT GUY
The BOSS ...
Love the edition of the band. bravo for getting that nice pedal range yack out of the 88H on Chameleon.
my favorite maynard's song is: "HOLLYWOOD"
6:01 Greg Bissonette on drums
I didn't know that Jeff Daniel's played drums for Maynard!
that's Greg Bissonette
I think its greg bissonett
amazing
Grandioso músico
Rei dos agudos
LO DABAN TODO EN EL ESCENARIO
Magníficos agudos..
This band definitely sounded better live than on bootleg.
Yes
maybe not the best but these live recordings are awesome for remembering this great time period.
Wow!
Have ya ever tried one of those Jet tone mouthpieces? OUCH but yea, ya get the high register a little better, if it doesn't hurt your embechure too bad. LOVE MAYNARD, RIP!
EL PÚBLICO MUY BIEN
If TC Boyle's book "outside looking in" is historically correct, Maynard was one of the first dedicated
acid heads, dropping heavy back in the early 60's, when Timothy Leary was doing (legal) LSD and psyllocibin "research" with his Harvard associates and students.
I saw Maynard at The Strand in Torrance, California. It was dinner style seating and directly across the table from me was Timothy Leary. My friend and his wife, who are ten years younger than me, didn't recognize him. After the gig we asked Ed Sargent, Maynard's road manager, if we could talk to Maynard. He asked us to wait in the lobby of the adjoining hotel. 15 minutes later, Maynard came down with Leary and we talked for over half an hour.
A JIERRO
Order of the titles of the songs?
I can't believe I used to like this stuff!
Greg Bisonete on drums??
yep
Greg Bissonette on drums?
yep
Ya sorry I’ll take Doc all day. This guy impressed me when I was 13 and didn’t know any better. It’s too bad because in his younger days he was a hard booper and really musical without all the crappy schtick. But I guess he figured out that schtick sells better so he sold out
Great chops but more vibrato than a Mexican mariachi trumpet player 😱😱😱😱
When was this video recorded? 80s?
I think the late 70s.
‘83 I would say
10-82-Mayport jazz Festival-Jacksonville, Fl.
6:37 wtf
Is Maynard playing a soprano sax with a trumpet mouth piece @4:20?
It’s called a reed
I couldn’t see with that fuzzy video, no need to be a dick.
Randomly enough, I asked a friend if I could try to play his soprano with a trumpet mouthpiece after we had been talking about Maynard. I figured, "hey, it's just vibrating air, right? Maybe it will work." Well, no. The result was nothing like a saxophone sound, nor anything you might call a musical instrument.
@@swpctx there has been such a thing as a keyed bugle (circa civil war era) that I’ve seen before, I was curious if Maynard could get a soprano to play with a trumpet mouthpiece since he was an amazing instrumentalist.
Im a sax player...and that sure sounds like a soprano sax
maurice andré savait faire un triple contre ut sans vibrato
Not as much a fan of Maynard as I was in high-school
Wow!!!! That was really terrible. I've been to see him in concert 7 different times, 1 of favorites. But this was really bad. Hope it was just the quality of the video.
how is this terrible?
Soprano sax sound 🤮🤮🤮
maynard ce n'est pas beau car il y a trop de vibrato ce qui est inadmissible actuellement même dans le jazz et banni dans le classique
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You couldn’t mimic a fraction of what Maynard could do on the trumpet, don’t even
Jean...extremely lame and disrepectful comment. Maynard will always be a legend!