Here is one of the songs that started it all for me. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check. Chameleon as played by maynard ferguson recorded on the album chameleon adapted and arranged for big band by the writers at. Maynard ferguson the world of jazz legend maynard ferguson. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson. 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. Ok, this has been covered a few times, so i apologizethe new reissue brought it to my mind again. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Before the recording of chameleon, ferguson had noted the paucity of opportunities for big bands in. Jet by paul mccartney and wings, the way we were which was popularized by barbra streisand, and livin for the city by stevie wonder.
Although trumpeter maynard fergusons mid to late70s catalog was commercially viable, it also reflected the overindulgence that, in essence, defined the decade. Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Its hard to describe how well performed this particular cut is. When he debuted with stan kentons orchestra in 1950, maynard ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in jazz history, and he was accurate. Maynard ferguson primal scream 1976 jazzfunk by magrosi65. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including. An arrangement of one of my alltime favourite pieces, written for horn and rhythm sections. 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. This song gospel john seemed like one that was playable, even for a 14 year old kid. The trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78 of kidney and liver failure, frightened every brass player on the planet.
More documents from coconut champagne full big band maynard ferguson. Chameleon for trumpet quintet sheet music download free in pdf. See more ideas about maynard ferguson, trumpet music and jazz. Ive arranged this in a very laid back style that i think is appropriate given the instrumentation. Somehow he kept most of that range through his career and since the 1970s has bee. As recorded by maynard ferguson on the columbia album chameleon. I recall being mesmerized by the soaring tones on give it one and country road, and as a fledgling trumpet player, wondering what it would be like to play like that i never did find out. Chameleon by maynard ferguson on amazon music unlimited.
Buy maynard fergusons album titled chameleon to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Check out chameleon by maynard ferguson on amazon music. Listen free to maynard ferguson chameleon chameleon, gospel john and more. This project began as an effort to sort out some of the conflicting andor incomplete information associated with some of mfs live material, from tv and radio appearances to audience recordings.
It would be great to use this space to post some clips of you guys playing it. Piano sheet music online free piano sheet music source. Bigger hits were to follow such as rocky and pagliacci. Chameleon maynard ferguson song by maynard ferguson sheet music added on february 2nd, 2015 1 pages,online pdf arrangement. The forum presents maynard ferguson big band library of. Click on the download attachments link near the bottom to open a pdf file of the transcription. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
The chameleon band was a very exciting period for the maynard ferguson orch. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. I cant get stared is juust one of the great tracks on this maynard ferguson album.
The maynard ferguson big band including maynard ferguson, firebird trumpet. Listen to your favorite songs from chameleon by maynard ferguson now. The maynard ferguson tribute page features remastered. Herbie hancocks hit, chameleon featured on hancocks album head hunters in 1973. Give it one by maynard ferguson and alan downey arr.
Maynard fergusongirl from ipanema part 1 cinti oct 2004 by judecincy. Chameleon is a 1974 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Chameleon sheet music for piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Chameleon, an album by maynard ferguson on spotify.
Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more on the worlds largest community of sheet music creators. Maynard ferguson and general music maynard ferguson board. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz. Search our free piano sheet music database for more. Chameleon full big band popular music african american music.
By far one of the most successful big bands of the time was the band led by maynard ferguson. The fly, conquistador, and a few others from the primal screamconquistadorchameleon albums. Mar 2, 2015 free pdf piano sheet music for chameleon maynard ferguson. 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. I remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. Maynard ferguson i cant get started 1974 from the album chameleon. Piano something i dreamed last night peggy lee song by peggy lee sheet music added on february 2nd, 2015 1 pages,online pdf arrangement. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard by the. Score alto sax tenor sax baritone sax solo trumpet maynard trumpet 1,2,3,4. It was the first serious high note thing that i ever tried to play.
Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Print and download in pdf or midi chameleon maynard ferguson arr. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. More documents from fox hunt full big band maynard ferguson.
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