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Jazz Musician of the Day: Maynard Ferguson

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Maynard Ferguson

Walter “Maynard" Ferguson (May 4, 1928 - August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton\'s orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957... more


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