I saw him perform the anthem on a Sunday early in the 1984 baseball season; he and his band performed the anthem at the Texas vs NY Yankees game as it aired on Channel 11 WPIX.
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I don’t think he was that good let’s be real here he has extraordinary range and was revolutionary for his time but his tone isn’t even comparable to current trumpet players his tone isn’t as good as Arturo Sandoval nor is it as good as James Morrison and Arturo who are hitting in the same register as him is he one of the greats yes but saying there won’t ever be a better trumpet player than him or like him is nothing but nostalgia speaking
Because of Maynard Ferguson, there are thousands of trumpet players today who play in the extreme high register. Many do it better than he did. But he was a pioneer. Sort of, like the first test piolts to break the sound barrier, someone had to lead the way. Maynard did it with class and a flair that no one else did. He inspired many trumpet players and still does.
He has been copied by many Trumpet Players who can play as high as him but NONE as unique in style, phrasing, and Sound so unique that you know it's Maynard ! That will Always be !
Those watching the game got a rare treat. He almost made the game itself insignificant Note the man's CONFIDENCE! Even with his strength the star spangled banner is not an easy piece to take up the octave. And in 1991 he was 63 years old. Amazing feat!
Maynard at the Palumbo Center in Pittsburgh! When I was 16, probably in 1972, I played in a jazz band at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena for a Duquesne University basketball game. I always thought that was pretty cool. Now, after seeing this, I am not worthy! Gotta love Maynard! Thank you for posting.
I don't get this whole Arturo Sandoval competition thing. I have been a longtime fan of Arturo and Maynard. This performance was a different construct between playing in a gym and playing outside. Ok, so Arturo solo it. If they wanted Maynard to solo it he would have solo it. Maynard has played the national anthem on many other occasions that sadly did not make it to youtube, so this is not a rare thing. Both are great players. Trying to compare Arturo Sandoval and Maynard Ferguson does nothing because honestly nobody really cares. This reminds me of the whole Miles Davis argument that was occurring in the late 90's early 2000's.
I enjoy them both too but to be honest I grow tired of Arturos high range style pretty fast. He seems to gravitate to much of the same set of licks and it becomes very predictable. I feel the same way about Jon Faddis. I actually really enjoy Jon Faddis solos in the low and middle registers. He demonstrates a lot of creativity. Al Hirt i would say runs circles around Artuo in so many ways when it comes to low and mid range articulation and then bringing his style into the upper registers of the horn. His Begin the Beginue live version here on youtube is surreal. I was crazy about Arturo for so many years but as I listened more it is like his playing lacks soul.
Monte Cacique It was just a joke man. I dont think he meant any disrespect! But yes i understand because he did pass that it did. God bless you, have a wonderful day & stay happy & healthy!
Actually Arturo's version was a lot harder to execute than this, and far more appropriate, and he did it with control and taste whuile adding excitement. It's about the anthem, not the player.
Thats right. Sandoval did not need help either. Maynard only played parts of it. His band played the rest. Sandoval did it on his own and came out better too.
I saw him perform the anthem on a Sunday early in the 1984 baseball season; he and his band performed the anthem at the Texas vs NY Yankees game as it aired on Channel 11 WPIX.
There may never be a trumpet player like him ever again.
🤔🤔🤔Wrong...Arturo Sandoval...is at that that level or better...💪💪💪
yes Milton Campbell ain't bad but he can't hit open g yet
@@tonypower5625 bruh
I can’t believe I’m saying this but I don’t think he was that good let’s be real here he has extraordinary range and was revolutionary for his time but his tone isn’t even comparable to current trumpet players his tone isn’t as good as Arturo Sandoval nor is it as good as James Morrison and Arturo who are hitting in the same register as him is he one of the greats yes but saying there won’t ever be a better trumpet player than him or like him is nothing but nostalgia speaking
@@roguelites5225 trueset yeah
Because of Maynard Ferguson, there are thousands of trumpet players today who play in the extreme high register. Many do it better than he did. But he was a pioneer. Sort of, like the first test piolts to break the sound barrier, someone had to lead the way. Maynard did it with class and a flair that no one else did. He inspired many trumpet players and still does.
He has been copied by many Trumpet Players who can play as high as him but NONE as unique in style, phrasing, and Sound so unique that you know it's Maynard ! That will Always be !
That's the best example of a Canadian playing the American National Anthem that I've ever heard! :-)
Man he's so damn good.
El sonido más explosivo 🧨 Maynard eres el mejor❤
The ultimate showman.
Man, where did the charm of old recordings like this go?
Next to the VCR and LaserDisc.
Those watching the game got a rare treat. He almost made the game itself insignificant
Note the man's CONFIDENCE!
Even with his strength the star spangled banner is not an easy piece to take up the octave. And in 1991 he was 63 years old. Amazing feat!
Mannnn,that ending tho,sooo amazing
Maynard.....he ALWAYS pulls it off !
The man!
Just down right awesome !!! There is nothing else to say !! BRAVO BRAVO BROTHER FERGUSON !! HE WILL BE MISS. R.I.P.
What a legend
He most certainly was
Jaw droppingly good.
There was only ONE Maynard!!!
Maynard Ferguson: THE GREATEST !!
Awesome, is the only word that comes to mind. He was one of a kind.
The boss, what a showman. I loved playing trumpet at college BB games, great acoustics.
Maynard at the Palumbo Center in Pittsburgh! When I was 16, probably in 1972, I played in a jazz band at Pittsburgh's Civic Arena for a Duquesne University basketball game. I always thought that was pretty cool. Now, after seeing this, I am not worthy! Gotta love Maynard! Thank you for posting.
Beautiful! Vaughn 🎺
Still playing a Holton horn back then
That's how you do it!
The best...
A nice surprise from the hidden archives....👍
That’ll wake up a crowd.....😊
NO SHIT LOL (literally would blow your eardrums if that was right next to your ears)
1:59 - I loved that shit!
WOW... GOOSEBUMPS!!
Ok, this is incredible
As expected, that was amazing! Thank you so much for posting this! Happy 4th of July!
One and only.🙏
Glen Kostur makes holding a bari sax while standing look so damn easy.
We have a bari sax in our marching band
Wow! What a great find. Thank you!
Amazing!
Great.
Class!
Great 👍
Thank you boss 🙏🏻
America is the best of everything. Incredible player and band 🔥👍
@Monte Cacique Last time I checked Canada was in North America.
Hang in there, Sparky. Trump will get reelected. Try some Jim Jones Kool Maga.
@@larrysmith6797 How'd that work out for you? 8 million votes, loser.
I don't get this whole Arturo Sandoval competition thing. I have been a longtime fan of Arturo and Maynard. This performance was a different construct between playing in a gym and playing outside. Ok, so Arturo solo it. If they wanted Maynard to solo it he would have solo it. Maynard has played the national anthem on many other occasions that sadly did not make it to youtube, so this is not a rare thing. Both are great players. Trying to compare Arturo Sandoval and Maynard Ferguson does nothing because honestly nobody really cares. This reminds me of the whole Miles Davis argument that was occurring in the late 90's early 2000's.
I enjoy them both too but to be honest I grow tired of Arturos high range style pretty fast. He seems to gravitate to much of the same set of licks and it becomes very predictable. I feel the same way about Jon Faddis. I actually really enjoy Jon Faddis solos in the low and middle registers. He demonstrates a lot of creativity. Al Hirt i would say runs circles around Artuo in so many ways when it comes to low and mid range articulation and then bringing his style into the upper registers of the horn. His Begin the Beginue live version here on youtube is surreal. I was crazy about Arturo for so many years but as I listened more it is like his playing lacks soul.
Cool 😎
Is he still living, I’m asking because of that last note
No
He past in August`06 at Ventura memorial hospital in Ventura from liver failure caused by an abdominal infection.
Monte Cacique It was just a joke man. I dont think he meant any disrespect! But yes i understand because he did pass that it did. God bless you, have a wonderful day & stay happy & healthy!
He lives every time we say his name
@@twistedtrails8128 You read that but it was cancer his family told me .
Not bad! Maynard was a legend!! DOUBLE C at the very end instead of double C before the end (like Arturo Sand-style)....
Actually Arturo's version was a lot harder to execute than this, and far more appropriate, and he did it with control and taste whuile adding excitement. It's about the anthem, not the player.
@@gertnood Once a player is THAT good as Maynard, it is about both: The anthem AND the player!!
please pass the Maple syrup . "Expats gone wild" . new reality show , ha .
That was 1776 out of 10
Wow. Is it really you?
@@AndrewPalmerJazz It is I
1:16 1:17
made me dizzy
Imagine if he did this when he was young
Arturo did it better. Sorry, Maynard...
Arturo would disagree.
P M maynard is a legend but arturo did it better lmao
@@mrg1353 Fool
jazzbob57 no just being honest
Thats right. Sandoval did not need help either. Maynard only played parts of it. His band played the rest. Sandoval did it on his own and came out better too.
He sounds terrible without his mic, reverb and equalizer!!
Dumb Statement !
Not so wonderful ughhhh