Maynard Ferguson - Trumpet/Writer, Bob James - Keyboards, Eric Gale - Guitar, Gary King - Bass, Mark Colby - Sax, Harvey Mason - Drums, MF Horns - Backing, CTI Orchestra - Strings, Jay Chattaway - Arranger/Producer/Writer. Number two of three baddass 70's trilogy albums (see Primal Scream & New Vintage). All three arranged and produced by Jay Chattaway.
@Glitch5222 Personally, I envision a stream of golden fire bursting forth from the bell and jewel-encrusted obsidian eighth notes flying out of the fire.
Come to think of it, that's usually what happens when I play the euphonium, minus the jewels.
i got to see maynard in san antonio at southwest h.s. i could not believe the energy you felt when he played. i count myself lucky and blessed to see hiim live.
I love Spanish/Mexican trumpet music. Especially the riffs that are in pieces like Malaguena and la fiesta. I just wish I knew where to look for songs like this. I also love authentic Cuban music a lot. If anybody has any suggestions of pieces to play, then I would be forever in your debt.
@Baritone45 Conquistador is an old, famous song. Maynard decided to take that song and pimp duh shit outta it. =P So in technical terms, he "arranged" this variation of that old, amazing song. xP
Maynard Ferguson was the reason I started playing trumpet when I was in 2nd grade. I rarely play trumpet anymore, but I`ve been playing music ever since....Just Bass Guitar now.....Excellent musician, excellent inspiration.
I think it's because (a) we get very good at hearing harmonies, how they work with the melody, and the cool stuff that you can do even when you're not playing lead;
and (b), because we only have 3 valves to worry about, and that doesn't force us to develop crazy finger dexterity like woodwinds or string players. That level of dexterity is a must for even mediocre guitar players, but not for bass players.
What an amazing man he was!!! I had the privilege of seeing him perform in Ada, Oklahoma back in 2003 and he was freakin amazing! Before hearing him, i never knew that the trumpet could make such beautiful music in such high registers!! You will be greatly missed Mr. Ferguson :'( Rest In Peace
R.I.P. Ferguson, you are an insperational person to many trumpeters around the world, I would like to seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Check out Maynard's sound at the beginning--Such Pathos- (don't know what it means? look it up lol) Beautiful AND with intensity--a lesson for the young players out there-- Def one of his BEST.. He was very instrumental, (pun intended), at incorporating different styles n genres of music--We miss you Maynard--Look out Gabriel!!!
Maynard went to se my Lord. He is now playing for him in Heaven. He left us a legacy that will never be duplicated. I thank God for his life and for the love of music he shared with all of us. No color lines. Just white and black notes heavenly put together beautifully.
this is amazing, I wish I could play as beautifully as him some day, because I am a trumpet player and I hope to be as good as him but I don't see it happening....
Is there any way I can find the sheet music for this?
golfplaya9325 1 month ago
The dislike bar must be a ninja! we know its there but we dont know where!!!!!
Modern8869 1 month ago
Almost forgot: Ralph McDonald - Percussion, Phil Kraus - Parade Drum.
doc2skate 2 months ago
Maynard Ferguson - Trumpet/Writer, Bob James - Keyboards, Eric Gale - Guitar, Gary King - Bass, Mark Colby - Sax, Harvey Mason - Drums, MF Horns - Backing, CTI Orchestra - Strings, Jay Chattaway - Arranger/Producer/Writer. Number two of three baddass 70's trilogy albums (see Primal Scream & New Vintage). All three arranged and produced by Jay Chattaway.
doc2skate 2 months ago 2
Might anybody be as kind as to tell me what key this is in?
AlexSchmidt1992 2 months ago
@AlexSchmidt1992 1st theme is in d minor (or e minor for trumpet). 2nd theme is in g minor (a minor for trumpet).
boompybo 2 months ago
to the one person who disliked this: please feel free to get new ears. the ones you have must be defective.
sincerely, everybody else
drumz9519 3 months ago 7
Maynard = god
trekhead1 4 months ago in playlist Music 3
Hope you found all of those high notes up in heaven Maynard.
cyreen888 4 months ago 4
Any trumpet player can hit high notes but only talented trumpet players can hit high notes and make them sound good and he was well above good
Branon5 5 months ago 3
After I heard his music I was never the same trumpet player, he is a huge inspiration to me.
Branon5 5 months ago 4
2:55 HELL YEAH!!!
jonjo12321 5 months ago
I'd love to see what he would have done to a euphonium. I imagine it catching fire and splitting down the bell, yet somehow still working perfectly.
Glitch5222 5 months ago 2
@Glitch5222 Personally, I envision a stream of golden fire bursting forth from the bell and jewel-encrusted obsidian eighth notes flying out of the fire.
Come to think of it, that's usually what happens when I play the euphonium, minus the jewels.
VelosiT 3 months ago
2 words AAAAAAAAAAA Mazing
Craigernet 5 months ago
this man has changed the way i play trumpet. forever. <3
Jacobipwns 5 months ago 4
live this was awesome. recorded . still awesome.
dstouffer 6 months ago 2
very nice... very nice. one of my favorite things ive heard him play.
sleughbyron 7 months ago
Is this the original version of Conquistador or did someone else do it first?
GoBoomYay 8 months ago
Move over, Gabriel. Somebody else has got first chair.
MrCavdude 8 months ago
Um, his wonderful LIFE, my bad
wingnight11 9 months ago
Thanks for posting this, amazing song, and he is a very big inspiration for other trumpet players like me, Rest In Peace Mr. Ferguson
Thank you God for his wonderful, We Love You Mr. Ferguson!!!
wingnight11 9 months ago
i got to see maynard in san antonio at southwest h.s. i could not believe the energy you felt when he played. i count myself lucky and blessed to see hiim live.
sevenmothers 9 months ago 5
@sevenmothers think about all the young horn players that he motivated and nutured...there's the lead with 'Tower of Power' who's amazing
vinny6737 6 months ago
Wwwwwoooooowwwwww!
DrunkenUFOPilot 11 months ago
Imagine the power one felt when standing in a crowd when the phrase-ending flourish at 2:55 came sweeping through.
Baritone45 11 months ago 6
I always related to Ferguson, maybe the one real virtuoso of the Jazz trumpet...
A48289 1 year ago
I love Spanish/Mexican trumpet music. Especially the riffs that are in pieces like Malaguena and la fiesta. I just wish I knew where to look for songs like this. I also love authentic Cuban music a lot. If anybody has any suggestions of pieces to play, then I would be forever in your debt.
AlexSchmidt1992 1 year ago
man i raped the replay button! amazing song
ALAIN101skate 1 year ago
stunning
jazzmfhorn00 1 year ago
I love this song. and Maynard!
ozzyvanhalenrox 1 year ago
@ozzyvanhalenrox me to
amateur1996 11 months ago
@ozzyvanhalenrox me to v
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amateur1996 11 months ago
Anyone can convert this video to mp3 and download at soundnabber..com
vigorous60 1 year ago
Notice how nobody dislikes this video! >:D Yeah!
Codeafo1 1 year ago 4
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The lip is hip !
bgroovy2 1 year ago
You know, this might just be Maynard's best song, from the 70s at least. Did he write this?
Baritone45 1 year ago
@Baritone45 Conquistador is an old, famous song. Maynard decided to take that song and pimp duh shit outta it. =P So in technical terms, he "arranged" this variation of that old, amazing song. xP
Codeafo1 1 year ago 3
@Codeafo1 Thanks for the info, Code. That figures, as that is the model of, I think, every other song he arranged and performed.
Baritone45 1 year ago
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RIP, Maynard!
Baritone45 1 year ago
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Baritone45 1 year ago
RIP, Maynard!
Baritone45 1 year ago
We miss you, Maynard! You were the most amazing trumpet player ever!
436sara 1 year ago
Maynard Ferguson was the reason I started playing trumpet when I was in 2nd grade. I rarely play trumpet anymore, but I`ve been playing music ever since....Just Bass Guitar now.....Excellent musician, excellent inspiration.
spencerfromillinois 1 year ago
@spencerfromillinois
Amazing how many trumpet players turn into bass players later, myself included
freedmrydr 1 year ago
@freedmrydr
I think it's because (a) we get very good at hearing harmonies, how they work with the melody, and the cool stuff that you can do even when you're not playing lead;
and (b), because we only have 3 valves to worry about, and that doesn't force us to develop crazy finger dexterity like woodwinds or string players. That level of dexterity is a must for even mediocre guitar players, but not for bass players.
mitrumpetplaya 1 year ago
I love this tune thanks for posting this. I wore out this LP listening to this.
intormentis 2 years ago
What an amazing man he was!!! I had the privilege of seeing him perform in Ada, Oklahoma back in 2003 and he was freakin amazing! Before hearing him, i never knew that the trumpet could make such beautiful music in such high registers!! You will be greatly missed Mr. Ferguson :'( Rest In Peace
Bigdill06 2 years ago
A awesome talent! Missed by many!
R.I.P. Maynard Ferguson
santamara 2 years ago 3
Maynard was THE BEST! A musical inspiration to me and a very nice guy in person. Missing you Mr. Ferguson!
snoobeagle 2 years ago
Nice biography, malawolf. Thanks!
Baritone45 2 years ago
omfg....amazing
Crazytrumpetplayer08 2 years ago
lol, the coolest thing about all of this INCREDIBLE trumpeteering is the fact that he's doing this with ONLY 1 lung. 0.0
Nowraidond 2 years ago
what do you mean?
RogerSquawk 2 years ago
he smoked, and lost a lung due to his smoking. he said once that he smoked with one lung, and played trumpet with the other.
Nowraidond 2 years ago
R.I.P. Ferguson, you are an insperational person to many trumpeters around the world, I would like to seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart.
bangbangg001 2 years ago
best album I ever bought
whuitecloud24 2 years ago 2
Check out Maynard's sound at the beginning--Such Pathos- (don't know what it means? look it up lol) Beautiful AND with intensity--a lesson for the young players out there-- Def one of his BEST.. He was very instrumental, (pun intended), at incorporating different styles n genres of music--We miss you Maynard--Look out Gabriel!!!
peteywhtstrw 2 years ago 4
Maynard went to se my Lord. He is now playing for him in Heaven. He left us a legacy that will never be duplicated. I thank God for his life and for the love of music he shared with all of us. No color lines. Just white and black notes heavenly put together beautifully.
bravura4me 2 years ago 40
that crazy canuck. RIP maynard
JerseyBoys918 2 years ago 5
this guy can kick ass with his magnifisant radiating sounds constructed of wind and brass
(made that up my self)
Dragonblade1337 3 years ago 5
Awesome. Every high school trumpet player in 70's wanted to be Maynard.
Sorry Gameshark but most likely it wont happen. This kind of player comes along only once in a blue moon
jeffsond 3 years ago 5
we still do!
CrypticDrumLord 3 years ago
WHAT A BEAST!
CrypticDrumLord 3 years ago 53
this is amazing, I wish I could play as beautifully as him some day, because I am a trumpet player and I hope to be as good as him but I don't see it happening....
gamesharks8912 3 years ago 3