Maynard Ferguson - La Fiesta

[Clintor3001]

5:30 so sick i cant believe that was done in a gym i wonder what the people passing buy said

[rey96an]

love it love it love it love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JUST SICK JUST SICK!! TOO SIck !!

im done im done shut da building down im leaving cause dis is too sick im leavin da buildin im don e

TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SIIIIIIIIICK!!!!!!!!!!

[mattman8712]

This was my bridge between rock with horns ala Chicago and jazz. I saw him in 7th grade. This, Bill Chase, and "Hill Where the Lord Hides". Wow I'm glad you posted this!

[NaryaRingOfFire]

I love how this seems like more than one song but at the same time it all goes together perfectly

[TheSchmidty63]

Cowbell!

[ruffbizness]

4:00

[ruffbizness]

This is probably my favorite Maynard recording. One of them for sure. What a tune. I remember my dad had the 8-track and this song used to switch to another channel in the middle -- A TRAVESTY. Even as I listen now, my mind is waiting for it to fade out, click, then resume a little before it left off (like that makes up for butchering it)!

[landart67]

I brought this album in album in for show and tell in the 3rd grade 1974 and had the class listen to this song! My teacher was perplexed to say the least. Poor old lady. lol.

[ruffbizness]

@landart67 That is funny and very cool! In third grade I brought in Sketches of Spain! :-)

[JazzTrumpetBlues]

@TheBlazinChuck I think your mad because you can't hit above a tuning note C.

[Tenlki]

A malstrom of music.

[piliage]

A short play.

Jesus: "Who is that fantastic lead trumpet player"?

St. Paul: "It's just God, he thinks he's Maynard".

[groovycat43]

Thanks for posting all of this great Maynard music. It brings back some great memories. He used to play some really obscure places. I remember seeing him at times where there were fewer in the audience than in the band. But they always played like their was on fire. If you can, please post "Livin' for the City" by these guys.

[pitch892]

I play that high to really!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its sooooooo much fun to have control of the upper register

[Drworm89]

I always wondered @ 5:00 into the recording, were all of the trumpets played all by Maynard using multitrack recordings or were the other trumpets his band?

[dboy246money1]

If you don't like this song and you consider yourself a music lover, you need to go shoot yourself.

[MrJIMBOB57]

Maynard's musicality transcends his high note prowess...who else generated such excitement with music? La Fiesta is a prime example, and just one example of the many arrangements this genius presented to us which get inside us and take us away. THANKS, MAYNARD!!!

[MrJIMBOB57]

goosebumps...again...and again...and...

[drmr007]

@MrJIMBOB57 Well said!!!  = )

[MrPatricioG]

This is my favorite cut of all-time. Everytime I listen to this, I just close my eyes and let Maynard and the band take me to another universe.

[epicyouman]

i would also have to have lips and a gut made of pure steel to play even close to how high he plays.

[epicyouman]

2:25-2:35... F# above the staff for 17 beats... try doing that..

[dignan3]

@Halileet

Too many to count

[fulcrumpointstephen]

You guys should check out MF playing bebop with Clark Terry before the bottom dropped out of that scene in the 60's-70's. Ferocious! Imaginative and Deft.

[flyfishermanbastien]

this song is amazing. this legend, and yes, i say legend, has a range like no other. and better yet, tone quality and control! man i wish i was able to see him live. I am 15, and I started playing trumpet in 6th grade, now in 10th. i wish i could play like him.

[TubaDKid]

He must be the best kisser ever.

[sabdotlan]

I love this song... my band played it 2 years ago...

[LordGodStronghold]

MF was over the top... vulgar and righteous at the same time.

[daindo91]

CHICK COREA!

[27musicbabe]

sexy

[AlexSchmidt1992]

Has Maynard's version been published? I can only find the original version.

[Lowbrassman1]

I still can't believe how Ferguson can have such an incredibly large range and have the tone he does with all of these notes he plays. It's like he was created 1/3 human, 1/3 robot with tuner attachment, and 1/3 epicness. Songs like this are the reason that I love jazz, they are incredibly fun, both to play and to listen to. If Maynard Ferguson isn't enough to convince you to love the free spirit of jazz, then nothing will.

[Lowbrassman1]

Side effects of this song: Jaw dropping syndrome, increase in pulse, attempts to increase computer's volume past maximum level, and an increase in feelings of happiness, disbelief, and pure amazement. If these symptoms occur, you may be proud to call yourself a true music lover, as no musician could possibly dislike this song. If none of these symptoms occur, follow these steps: 1. Replay song. 2. Repeat step 1 until you fall in love with this song.

[PRICEBD04]

i love the gary burton and chick corea version

[HippedOutfolif3]

This trombone player UNDER FERGUSON is a GOD!

[TromboneMasterMan]

@HippedOutfolif3 his name is Steve Wiest, and he is now the director of the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band

[trekhead1]

My trumpet skills are now put to the test

[KillerGK14]

Effin keyboard solo is sicckkkk.... i love the switching left and right speaker effect he's got

[atanaciotonyhernande]

Rhythm section is always killing!!!!

and the marching band crap is so adolecent.

[pedropedaltones]

@kimani69870 dude...save that kind of comment for 4chan...this is music, not porn addicts

[ThePitbullman16]

5:31 to 6:32 Woooooow!

[wydrzbetter]

Yo, Chaotic, checkout The Loudhorns and also Wayne Bergeron. Kickin!!

[ChaoticEuphoria]

OMG this gives me the chills!!! This is so good! They are all gone now. All the great big bands. Maynard was the last. No one is left that I can think of. What a great loss for us all. RIP Maynard. You are in our hearts!

[dallas1963]

@ChaoticEuphoria ..you are so right....truly an end of an era....so sad to hear what we are left with in the "music" world...there are still some great musicians out there, but sadly the masses don't want to hear them....

But we can still close our eyes and sit back and listen to La Fiesta by Maynard and for 8 mins and 4 secs it is 1974 all over again.....

[agamemnon67]

Actually the Drum Corps version is done on cornets, not trumpets and I played this in drum corps in 1980. That being said Maynard is a true Canadian icon, and he does a great version, and I don't thing using a cornet would be a problem for him.

[Goobster11]

my high school jazz band did this two years ago. i wasn't in the band that year, but they made it sound amazing...but nothing compares ever to the original MF!

[bobbeon]

y stop with marching band comments... played this song in tenth grade

[KenTEXASBOYtucky]

Our HS Jazz Band director tried to get us to play this at Graduation my senior year. What a disaster! Love this tune, but glad there was no evidence of us trying it. Love Fergie's version, too! Way over the top.

[basstbones]

o my lord! who is the trombone player!?!?

[peachygrl90909]

@basstbones ugh...ITS A TRUMPET!!!!!!!!!!!

[robandtomchem]

@peachygrl90909 There's a trombone player in the recording too.

[TromboneMasterMan]

@basstbones It's steve wiest the current director of the North Texas One O'clock Lab Band.

[bigbenis1608]

Thank you for gicing me reason to respect trumpet players

[englewoodcowboy]

The highlight of my HS career was getting to meet and play with Maynard. A memory I will always cherish and hope to one day see him again on the other side of the pearly gates. Hard to believe it has been close to 20 years since I saw him. RIP Maynard you were my inspiration as well as my kids!

[englewoodcowboy]

The highlight of my HS career was getting to meet and play with Maynard. A memory I will always cherish and hope to one day see him again. RIP

[StevenSzuba]

its ok!!!

[Fili2009able]

I love it ! fantastic !

[slaginess]

Back in the 70's I saw him for free at the Top of the Ponch in Detroit. The stage was only about two feet high. I was literally sitting at his feet in front of him and his microphone fell off the stand and in my lap. I handed it back to him and he winked at me. It was awesome!

[ilovethecliff]

Drummer is Dave Weckl , I think..

[coolstyling]

Um, Was Weckl even born yet? This was like 1973.

[Baritone45]

Holy smokes! Why didn't I hear this song in the 70s?? This is better than almost all of his songs of the period, except probably Conquistador.

[SuperRAINONE]

Lynn Nicholson and MaYNARD! great!!!!!

[ChaoticEuphoria]

This has always been one of my favorite piano solos! I love this chart! RIP Maynard. You lead the way!

[chardtomp]

I remember going to see him in Miami when I was in high school back around 1981. He really was one of the great ones.

[bobriddle]

I believe the drummer is Peter Erskine.

[waddlehead]

@bobriddle Actually, the drummer is Danny D'Imperio. Erskine didn't start playing with MF until two or three years after this recording.

[webstercat]

Anyone know which drummer is on this recording?

[peteywhtstrw]

MF LIVES!!!...

[ColonelKlank]

All Hail The Maynard!

[NeKroce7]

I know this may sound wierd but sound would sound perfect for an anime fight scene =)

[nightblader7]

@NeKroce7 yea a mexican anime lol

[shabootyPSU]

anyone know what the keyboards are? Fender Rhodes?

[bcmy1]

@shabootyPSU Chick Corea

[oldschooldrumcorps]

@shabootyPSU

yep.....nothing sounds like them these days.....this was the "sound of the 70's for electronic keybords. Yamaha's DX-7 was a few years down the line after the Fender Rhodes. Check out Chick Corea from the same time frame...remarkable

[raargh00]

my ears just orgasmed

[Coltranized]

I officially dislike Maynard Ferguson. . .

[GoEflight]

birdland played this song manhatten island, new york on may 7 2010 4:40 pm central time zone

[Toofattoskate18]

We played this for a Jazz concert last semester. I played split lead trumpet. It's ridiculous.

[BigPrankmaster]

didn't he recently die?

[Mesmer54]

who ever thinks about comparing maynard to someone else should kill themself..maynard brought LEAD trumpet to another level other cats took their own vibe from him and built it off his feel

[Toofattoskate18]

@Mesmer54 Yo Wayne Bergeron played as a guests soloist for our jazz concert last week. It was ridiculous. He and Maynard we're pretty equal. We also played Maynard and Waynard. Ridiculous soloist. And yes, BigPrankmaster, he did die.

[xelexsan]

@Mesmer54

Actually, Cat Anderson's range and control far exceeded Maynard's. He just didn't have the bravado because he played in Basie's band and wasn't a stand-alone band leader.... Though I give Maynard massive credence, that bravado is certainly respectable.

[bandgeekboy1]

The beginning always makes me feel like a badass, even when I know im not lol

[ChaoticEuphoria]

@bandgeekboy1 lol. That's funny as hell!

[intormentis]

Fantastic one of my favorite Maynard tunes of all time. I bought this LP back in the 70s when I was in high school.

[gehaimbach]

Alan Zavod on keyboard in this recording. Two years later he was with Jean-Luc Ponty.

[brogroove]

@gehaimbach Thanks! I was wondering who that was while listening to this the first time. What a great solo! I thought Chick at first, but then...

[supernole100]

Anyway possible he played this with Chic Corea?

[robocavie06]

Cavaliers are better than everyone! Maynard was a beast but Bill Chase in my opinion was light years above Maynard but both legends in my book!!!

[jazzgent]

@robocavie06 spoken like a highschool kid. You are kidding right? You have to be ashamed with your statement!!!

[snoobeagle]

Blue Devils choked on the cawkbone in 84 and every year before and after.

[homfencing]

We (BD) won drums over Garfield by 9/10ths. Garfield bead us in GE my 9/10th, thus canceling out the drum spread. There was a 3-way tie for brass, and a tie (SCV/Garfield) in marching, with BD only being 1/10th back in marching. BD also won guard...we also closed. Garfield also only went up half a point between semis and finals....we went up 1.1 points...that's HARDLY choking...either in 84 or the years they won...who else has more rings???

[kingcyberklutz]

Bye Lance_Grey! See you at Maleguena

[kingcyberklutz]

Thanks again for the Outstanding bio! Read it whenever i watch the vid which is often, let me tell you. Greetings Lance_Grey! Whatcha Been Watchin' lately?

[kingcyberklutz]

Maynard in all his Power & Passion! Outstanding! May the Master RIP! Amen! Thanks for posting this and may I say, Great job on the bio you wrote!

[James9533]

5:31-6:01 WOW.

This song is fucking ridiculous. I could only dream of playing in a band good enough to play this.

[Arctic3sword]

@James9533 lol we play this in my high school jazz band but obviosly its not nearly as good as this

[Tigolbittys1]

@Arctic3sword I feel ya bro.

[brandonnyy]

@James9533 my highschool jazz band is lol,

[KentPVA]

@brandonnyy  HAHA YEAH RIGHT!

[brandonnyy]

@KentPVA i'll send you the video around may when we perform it, the song isn't ridiculously difficult.

[xXGuitardemonXx]

@James9533 my jazz band is playing it this year xP

[sk8itt]

@xXGuitardemonXx same here!  im so nervous ive got the trumpet solo in it! i really hope i nail it

[MrTrumpetkid24]

@James9533 more like 5:30-6:30. and to start at the best part of this song press 7 on your keyboard :D

[James9533]

This song is absolutely incredible.

[tapeatsbill]

Haven't heard this version for years. Thanks for posting. In my opinion Elvin Jones had a band that did my favorite version of this great song. Return to Forever also.

[TheFotomunki]

Forget Blue Stars, Gravesham Drum & Bugle Corps (UK) did it in '84.... with style!!!

[rbmshow]

Please stop with the corps and marching band comments... good night this the REAL thing!

[jolanta1ful]

@rbmshow hell yes!!!

[deadpuppys777]

@rbmshow Wow this sounds almost as good as the NY Lancers DRUM CORPS : )

[ttdrums]

@rbmshow Well, since you said please...oh, nevermind, Blue Devils did it better. HAHAHAHAHA.

[MajinBuu609]

where can i download this song? its FIRE. im like obsessed with it. I NEED IT!! AAHHH so much beastage in 1 song

[scubastad]

last year my highschool did an incredible version of this song. cleaned up at championships winning almost everything.

[ilovethecliff]

I played for YEARS, and still couldn't hit every note in this version, it beat me... I love this song :)

[sagerockgod]

i think that i mat actually have to practice this song when are band gets this, i play the lead bone in my high school

[Syrenen11]

One HELL of a trumpet player!!! I'm upcoming on the trumpet scene, still in High school though.. :ppp but man can this guy play and with such great tone!! (Nice on high notes!!)

[JacobR343]

my favorite part is 5:30-6:35!! TRUMPETS RULE!!

[PTemplar1337]

Blue Devils and Madison Scouts have played very similar songs in 70's.

I know Blue Devils did do Chick Corea stuff.

[klaptongroovemaster]

BD did this is 84.

[Dodgersfan150]

BD all the way!

[jrosendo2007]

What Drum Corps where you in? The only Drum Corps I know that played this song in the 70's was Hawthorne Muchachos.

[willr07]

Blue stars did it in '79...

[smegghead9991]

I was in drum corps in the 70s and we did this, what a killer tune RIP Maynard!

[bluesguy0524]

drum corps in the 70s

lol

wasted!

[duchybilly]

The tune was written by Chick Corea - his version with Return to Forever is better than this.

[sinfonian2013]

Chick Corea plays keyboard on this recording with Maynard Ferguson if I'm not mistaken.

[bluesguy0524]

Whoooooaaaaa! Amazing. A band named "Zero" also covered this song - not nearly as jazz-infused, but Marin Fiero's sax filled the void.

[trumpetfreak5]

my fav part starts at 530 .. probably cuz im just a trumpet play.. but all of that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[alliteration12]

This is simply fantastic!