I saw Maynard Ferguson and his Band play in the Mid 1960's, and nobody before or after him could consistently reach notes in the Stratosphere like this highly talented and gifted Canadian Horn Player. He is the Standard by which all trumpet players must be judged. RIP Maynard, as many of your fans still adore your music.
My Dad loved this song...he used to sing it all of the time. I love Maynard....what a beautiful combo--Dad's favorite song and my favorite trumpeter playing it. I miss them both. Thanks for posting.
I lived right down the street from Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse in Hermosa beach CA and saw maynard several times (late 60s). I'll never forget the first time he did this piece; who says grown men don't get teary?? I was equally captivated my Willy Maiden's sax solo on it.
Nothing like the sound of the Boss. Nobody, ever, can reach the art of Maynard. He was the only one. I hate that trumpeteer that attempt to play like he was but their sounds is awful, so little and...they no have the heart of the Boss.
I heard this version of danny boy on a commercial on a jazz radio program in chicago in the early eighties and I called the radio station to ask who it was and the D.J. told me it was M.F. It was then I started as a jazz trumpet player studying some of M.F.s work. He is in my book one of the best white, black or any color.
Mikey, BEAUTIFUL tribute! I am featuring it today on the Maynard Ferguson site on Facebook. I hope you are pleased!! :) It brings me to tears... thank you!!
@MJRoxForever Amen and Amen. I'm in tears for the genius and beauty that Mr. Fugerson was able to bring to this world in so many different forums, but most especially in those that honored the greatness that exists in our most heroic and honorable people. Thank you God Almighty for the talents of Mr. Maynard Ferguson.
What a statement of Maynard's dynamic and utterly stunning musical capability and superiority on this instrument. The talents he possessed in his prime will never be equaled and will be sorely missed forever. Thank you very much for this beautiful posting mikey51694!
I saw Maynard Ferguson and his Band play in the Mid 1960's, and nobody before or after him could consistently reach notes in the Stratosphere like this highly talented and gifted Canadian Horn Player. He is the Standard by which all trumpet players must be judged. RIP Maynard, as many of your fans still adore your music.
572JamesD 4 months ago
Thank you for this beautiful tribute....i saw Maynard play as a young kid, was one of the most amazing things i have ever seen..
standalone8 5 months ago
Very emotional trumpet playing. Beautiful!
BrewskLitovsk 7 months ago
This is perfect
BigAsianFace 8 months ago
Very Nice, good. Work
praothoes1 11 months ago
My Dad loved this song...he used to sing it all of the time. I love Maynard....what a beautiful combo--Dad's favorite song and my favorite trumpeter playing it. I miss them both. Thanks for posting.
kaeli356 1 year ago
I lived right down the street from Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse in Hermosa beach CA and saw maynard several times (late 60s). I'll never forget the first time he did this piece; who says grown men don't get teary?? I was equally captivated my Willy Maiden's sax solo on it.
Thank's for this post; brings back fond memories.
oxdrift76 1 year ago
Dolcissimo Maynard
sincaps100 1 year ago
Nothing like the sound of the Boss. Nobody, ever, can reach the art of Maynard. He was the only one. I hate that trumpeteer that attempt to play like he was but their sounds is awful, so little and...they no have the heart of the Boss.
angelchamate 1 year ago
Next to my father, Maynard is the most important man to influence my life. There will never be another like him.
leadtromba 1 year ago
I heard this version of danny boy on a commercial on a jazz radio program in chicago in the early eighties and I called the radio station to ask who it was and the D.J. told me it was M.F. It was then I started as a jazz trumpet player studying some of M.F.s work. He is in my book one of the best white, black or any color.
trumpetmans 1 year ago
Wow, I didn't know Maynard could play soft, low and warm like the intro. I guess he was excellent all around, not just Captain of the High C's.
Baritone45 1 year ago
Thank You. I am glad I saw this. Made my day.
antho214 2 years ago 5
Mikey, BEAUTIFUL tribute! I am featuring it today on the Maynard Ferguson site on Facebook. I hope you are pleased!! :) It brings me to tears... thank you!!
MJRoxForever 2 years ago 12
@MJRoxForever Thank you I'm honored! It was a pleasure to make this tribute for a man whom I respected immensely.
mikey51694 2 years ago 2
@MJRoxForever Amen and Amen. I'm in tears for the genius and beauty that Mr. Fugerson was able to bring to this world in so many different forums, but most especially in those that honored the greatness that exists in our most heroic and honorable people. Thank you God Almighty for the talents of Mr. Maynard Ferguson.
dksrm 4 months ago
Great,thanks for posting
beagleman123456789 2 years ago 4
Great performance (On the album "The new sound of Maynard ferguson", I think).
And great arrangement by Don Sebesky.
GozTheGreat 2 years ago 3
Tnx for the music boss!!!! miss ya!
jeroenpan 2 years ago 8
That slow fall at 3:16 is the coolest.
43redsox 2 years ago 3
Bravo,Mikey......
Boss for ever....
Freddoslav 2 years ago 8
Thank you
mikey51694 2 years ago
What a statement of Maynard's dynamic and utterly stunning musical capability and superiority on this instrument. The talents he possessed in his prime will never be equaled and will be sorely missed forever. Thank you very much for this beautiful posting mikey51694!
frose100 2 years ago 9
Your welcome and thank you : ). I couldn't describe Maynard better myself.
mikey51694 2 years ago
Forty or more years ago I had the LP that had this cut. Thanks for posting it and theses nice pictures.
swallison50 2 years ago 3
Your very welcome!
mikey51694 2 years ago