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Walter Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) 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.
| Full Name | Maynard Ferguson |
| Net Worth | $7 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 4, 1928 |
| Died | August 23, 2006, Ventura, California, United States |
| Place Of Birth | Verdun, Québec, Canada |
| Profession | Trumpeter |
| Education | Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse | Flo Ferguson |
| Children | Corby, Lisa, Bentley, Wilder |
| Nicknames | Maynard Ferguson, Ferguson, Maynard |
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| Awards | Canadian Music Hall of Fame |
| Music Groups | Big Bop Nouveau |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, Gonna Fly Now, Give It One, MacArthur Park |
| Movies | Diane Schuur: Live from Seattle, Maynard Ferguson: Live from the King Cat Theater |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on May 8, 2003 for his services to music. |
| 2 | Jazz trumpeter known for his soaring high notes and for his recording of "Gonna Fly Now," a hit version of the theme from the "Rocky" movies. Played his unique sound for the film The Ten Commandments (1956). |
| 3 | Performed with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. |
| 4 | Named best jazz trumpeter in "Down Beat" magazine's poll from 1950-52. |
| 5 | Inspired by his mother, a violinist. |
| 6 | Father of four daughters--Kim, Lisa, Corby and Wilder. |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Supercarrier | 1988 | TV Series musician - 1 episode | |
| The New Adventures of Beans Baxter | 1987 | TV Series musician | |
| Uncle Joe Shannon | 1978 | musician: trumpet solos | |
| Indian Summer | 1972 | musician: trumpet soloist | |
| Urbanissimo | 1967 | Short musician: soloist | |
| Straightaway | 1961 | TV Series composer - 1 episode | |
| Hot Rod Rumble | 1957 | musician: drums | |
| The Wild Party | 1956 | musician: trumpet - uncredited | |
| Hot Rod Girl | 1956 | musician: trumpet - uncredited | |
| The Wild One | 1953 | musician: trumpet - uncredited | |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| My Baby's Daddy | 2004 | performer: "Gonna Fly Now" | |
| Amerika oudan urutora kuizu | 1977 | TV Series performer: "The Theme from Star Trek" | |
| Blackboard Jungle | 1955 | performer: "Invention for Guitar and Trumpet" | |
| Universal Musical Short 3655: Singin' and Swingin' | 1950 | Short performer: "Wailing Boat" / writer: "Wailing Boat" | |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Proud and Profane | 1956 | | Trumpet Player in Dance Scene (uncredited) |
| Universal Musical Short 3655: Singin' and Swingin' | 1950 | Short | Orchestra Leader |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Ram Dass, Fierce Grace | 2001 | Documentary special thanks | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Electric Heart: Don Ellis | 2007 | Documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| Biography | 1996 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself - Performer |
| Macy's 54th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1971-1979 | TV Series | Himself - Musician / Himself - Orchestra Leader / Himself - Jazz Artist |
| Big Band Bash | 1978 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Dinah! | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| Maynard Ferguson: Live - At the Top | 1975 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Pauls Party | 1971 | TV Series | Himself - Musician |
| The Golden Shot | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| Getting Sentimental Over You | 1969 | TV Movie | Himself - and trumpet |
| Dee Time | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
| Maynard Ferguson i Jon Hendricks | 1968 | TV Special | Jazz trumpet |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1960 | TV Series | Band Leader |
| Parade | 1959 | TV Series | Himself - Jazz Musician |
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