Maynard Ferguson Newport Ol Man River
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<3 <3 <3 awesome!!!!!
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Good heavens that was great!
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Any idea when this was recorded?
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Wow the lead player chet ferretti, he sounds modern, he was one of the early lead versions of the lead player we know today in big bands, The fast vibrato and shakes and things like that, in Lin Biviano's playing Chet's influence is very evident . Not saying he started that style or anything like that, I was not alive then, but I have heard from people who were, he is one of my favorite lead players of all time, and wow, this is when Maynard could do anything on that trumpet, he is just amazing.
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is this birdland dream band
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I've been looking for this video for so long. Thanks so much for posting it!!!
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I pity those that think Maynard was "just" a screamer...
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The alto player is Lanny Morgan. Jimmy Ford had left the band prior to his appearance at Newport. He does play the alto solo on the recorded version.
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The alto player is Jimmy Ford.He preceded Lanny Morgan in the band.
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Maiden at his best. Sax section is Willie Maiden, Joe Farrell, Lanny Morgan and the incredible Frank Hittner on Baritone Sax. Hittner always played solos that erupted with fire. His sound was the anchor of the ensemble sections.
Maynard RIP. Nobody ever like him! This was when he was in his absolute smoking kick anybody's ass prime. Love it!
Toddlip 3 years ago 5
It's a shame we have to go this far back to hear great music. Have you heard what's passing for music now? Turn on the TV or radio and hear what's passing for music.
dolp1212 3 years ago 5