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Maynard Ferguson, Trumpet/Cornet

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b. May 04, 1928; d. August 23, 2006

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Canada

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Lead trumpeter and upper register specialist whose major stints were with the Raeburn, Dorsey, Barnett, and Kenton bands; he has also led numerous big bands himself, often nurturing young musicians.

hot disc

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The Complete Maynard Ferguson on Roulette

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maynard_Ferguson

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