This is a must have for any serious maynard ferguson fan. This arrangement of birdland by max gray is protected under a creative commons attribution 4. In 1956 ferguson became the leader of the birdland dream band, a 14 piece big band formed by morris levy as an all star lineup to play at levys birdland jazz club in new york city. Maynard ferguson the birdland dreamband 1987, cd discogs. Ferguson, maynard thrilling trumpet players all over the world with his high note acrobatics, maynard ferguson was much more than just a flashy performer. Watch taylor swift party with katy perry and rupaul in new video. Fortunately in addition to a tour, the orchestra cut a pair of albums, most of which is included on this single cd. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Tracks 49 recorded september 11, 1956 at webster hall, new york city. Sierra continues to find the lost treasures from maynard fergusons birdland dream.
This hot chart is not an easy read, but the audience is sure to be pleased by maynard fergusons. This hot chart is not an easy read, but the audience is sure to be pleased by maynard ferguson s epic rendition of the funk classic birdland by weather report. Another big theme song battlestar galactica, a couple of originals, a blast from the past stella by starlight, and a cover of birdland, which was well received. Maynard ferguson licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. This hot chart is not an easy read, but the audience is sure to be pleased by maynard fergusons epic rendition of the funk classic birdland by weather report. Maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz musician and bandleader. Cmrra, umpg publishing, latinautor, bmi broadcast music inc. Maynard ferguson and general music arranger for birdland. This bill holman chart was written for the maynard ferguson orchestra. Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music for piano, alto. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Enjoy an unrivalled sheet music experience for ipadsheet music viewer, score library and music store all in one app. Maynard fergusons trumpet solo birdland by joe zawinul off the album carnival by maynard ferguson maynard.
Maynard ferguson simple english wikipedia, the free. With arrangements from al cohn, bob brookmeyer, jimmy giuffre, ernie wilkins, bill holman, marty paich, willie maiden, johnny mandel, and herb geller, it is not too surprising that these charts sound. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on birdland. Birdland as recorded by maynard ferguson music by josef zawinul arranged by mick.
See more ideas about maynard ferguson, jazz musicians and trumpet players. A little big band arrangement of maynard ferguson s take on weather reports birdland. A 1970s jazz staple with solo space written for alto 1 andor trumpet 2, nice chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet top note to only a written g on top of the staff. Watch will smith perform to iconic song prince ali from aladdi. Stream a message from birdland by maynard ferguson on. Listen to your favorite songs from a message from birdland by maynard ferguson now. Find maynard ferguson discography, albums and singles on allmusic. He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors prestigious jazz division. This is intended to be a fairly easy version of the song. This is intended to be a fairly easy version of the song, hope you enjoy. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson birdland sheet music notes and chords arranged for trumpet transcription. Check out birdland by maynard ferguson on amazon music.
Jaco pastorius birdland ver 2 bass tab bass tablature for birdland jaco pastorius with weather report off the album, heavy weather i really liked the tab for this song as i found it on the bta i found a few notes that i had been playing wrong for years. Im a person of change and i must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson. Birdland maynard ferguson little big band sheet music. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent. Birdland free bass sheet and tab by jmfranch maynard.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. If youve only heard maynard in the mf horn series of recordings or his later work postrocky, you owe it to yourself to get your hands on as many. Hey jude full big band maynard ferguson december 2019 145. He was out there with that big band keeping jazz going and keeping big bands going at a time when no one else was doing it. Maynard ferguson birdland trumpet solo with images maynard. This is yet another attempt to replicate the success of conquistador. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. Download and print birdland sheet music for trumpet transcription by maynard ferguson from sheet music direct. Maynard fergusons trumpet solo birdland by joe zawinul off the album carnival by. Audio is suprisingly clean and clear for a recording from 1956, and maynard soars. Recorded live june 17, 1959 at birdland the jazz corner of the world new york city tracks 17 originally issued in 1960 as roulette sr52027 tracks 812 originally issued in 1994 on the complete roulette recordings of the maynard ferguson orchestra mosaic md156.
Birdland maynard ferguson sheet music, music books. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. Birdland full big band maynard ferguson last month 36. In 1956 maynard ferguson had the opportunity to put together a dream band. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register. A little big band arrangement of maynard fergusons take on weather reports birdland. Tracks recorded september 7, 1956 at rca studio 2, new york city. Start your free month get unlimited sheet music 1 month free. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Maynard ferguson birdland sheet music pdf notes, chords. Solo reapeat and fade birdland maynard ferguson drums 5.
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