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Maynard Ferguson

  • 78 years old
  • Male
  • Born May 04, 1928
  • Died Aug 23, 2006
  • United States
a Canadian jazz trumpet player 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.

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