name

Maynard Ferguson, Trumpet/Cornet

dates

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

birth place

Canada

description

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

The Complete Maynard Ferguson on Roulette

more info

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