The early years. Ha! I was playing Maynard's music in the mid 70's. By myself before and In High School. On Lead Trumpet, (My nick name was screech). I played the lead to his version of Gonna Fly Now in 1978 at a Saints game with the Nichols State University Marching band. One of the best moments of my life. Besides opening up for Pat Travers a few years ago here in San Antonio.
Thanks for these memories Ed. Enjoyed your earlier video of the band. As a 65 year fan back to the Emarcy and Roulette days, Maynard's music has been in my life more than any other performer's. Live performances for me go back to Birdland in '61 to his first concert on returning from England, in Town Hall, NYC and a concert in 2006 in upstate NY. In between, I was in Albany when you got rained out in the 90's in the spring of the year and missed out on that show.
Leonard Feather, music critic for the LA Times, once wrote the Buddy Rich Band was a Ferrari and the MF Band was a 1959 Cadillac Convertible. The best descriptions of both ever written.
at 1:12:08 the location is Grand Rapids, MN at the Myles Rief Center not Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was in 10th grade for this concert and it was a huge concert for the area. The HS Band sold tickets and was used as a band booster. I remember very well the Band Booster provided food and washed Maynards suits for him and the next morning the Band Director had to take the band to fly out in school vans because it was so cold Maynards bus wouldn't start.
Hello Ed. Ditto Big Daddy & Dan ... you're looking great. Last time we met was in front of the Blue Note in Tokyo. It was so special for me to have Maynard and Matt point me out in the audience for wearing my Maynard jacket and t-shirt. All the best to you. Robert Sullivan 🙏
man, thank you for this. wow. Maynard heaven. omg listening to this, I'm almost in tears. Man what a powerhouse. I remember a time seeing him hear in Baltimore , he made part of my ear resonate and I thought my head was gonna split open.
ED: Thank you for this and Vol 1 was great!!!!! My wife Beth & I have so many fantastic memories that this is pure joy for us as well as many,many more folks out there.I must add that with out you these memories would not be as great as they are. You always treated us as family and even when my wife sjowed up at some little gig in Michigan you treated her like royalty. The whole Maynard experience would NOT be the same if it wasn't for you!!!!!! Bless you and happy fishing (when you get the chance)!!!!!!! Tim Froncek
Hello Ed and thank you so much for an outstanding video! The performances are truly breathtaking. What is the last tune that plays underneath your written words? It’s just an incredible live performance, was it ever recorded? Thanks again!
I just might have audio from Anne Arundel Community College sometime in the 80's I think. I have a tape that says "erase this and die". I think its him. I've got to find a player and see.
drive.google.com/file/d/15VugdzTGAzQtrVVJSeCqoGYyH_6iFKj6/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/16DKgcQTAFRIhDm8R2zPp2ahOGjgKaZ8f/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1mEAdtnDk7wktUV10ksKdfGfkRhk4S__h/view?usp=sharing Enjoy reading more about this footage in the liners/URL Links pinned above. The contributions of the following are terrific, and quite touching. Many thanks to the following (in order as presented in the below liners): Ed Sargent, Steve Schankman, Bruce Galloway, Matt Wallace, Steve Wiest, Denis DiBlasio, Wayne Bergeron, Roger Ingram, Glenn Kostur, Chip McNeill, Keith Oshiro, Alex Iles, David Tull, & Ray Brinker.
The early years. Ha! I was playing Maynard's music in the mid 70's. By myself before and In High School. On Lead Trumpet, (My nick name was screech). I played the lead to his version of Gonna Fly Now in 1978 at a Saints game with the Nichols State University Marching band. One of the best moments of my life. Besides opening up for Pat Travers a few years ago here in San Antonio.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 maravilloso vídeo muchísimas gracias
Thanks for sharing this wonderful vídeo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love Maynard Ferguson the person. He was a good trumpet player too!
Thanks for these memories Ed. Enjoyed your earlier video of the band. As a 65 year fan back to the Emarcy and Roulette days, Maynard's music has been in my life more than any other performer's. Live performances for me go back to Birdland in '61 to his first concert on returning from England, in Town Hall, NYC and a concert in 2006 in upstate NY. In between, I was in Albany when you got rained out in the 90's in the spring of the year and missed out on that show.
Leonard Feather, music critic for the LA Times, once wrote the Buddy Rich Band was a Ferrari and the MF Band was a 1959 Cadillac Convertible. The best descriptions of both ever written.
Maynard was my hero still is I went to see him every time he came through my home state of Ga and was lucky enough to meet him 3 times backstage
at 1:12:08 the location is Grand Rapids, MN at the Myles Rief Center not Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was in 10th grade for this concert and it was a huge concert for the area. The HS Band sold tickets and was used as a band booster. I remember very well the Band Booster provided food and washed Maynards suits for him and the next morning the Band Director had to take the band to fly out in school vans because it was so cold Maynards bus wouldn't start.
Thank you for putting this up, Maynard was the best!
Hello Ed. Ditto Big Daddy & Dan ... you're looking great. Last time we met was in front of the Blue Note in Tokyo. It was so special for me to have Maynard and Matt point me out in the audience for wearing my Maynard jacket and t-shirt. All the best to you. Robert Sullivan 🙏
Beautifully done Ed! MF was our International Treasure Vaughn 🎺
man, thank you for this. wow. Maynard heaven. omg listening to this, I'm almost in tears. Man what a powerhouse. I remember a time seeing him hear in Baltimore , he made part of my ear resonate and I thought my head was gonna split open.
Danke schön 😊Thank you Ed for this wonderful Video. Saw many Gigs in Germany and at Ronny Scotts in London.
ED: Thank you for this and Vol 1 was great!!!!! My wife Beth & I have so many fantastic memories that this is pure joy for us as well as many,many more folks out there.I must add that with out you these memories would not be as great as they are. You always treated us as family and even when my wife sjowed up at some little gig in Michigan you treated her like royalty. The whole Maynard experience would NOT be the same if it wasn't for you!!!!!! Bless you and happy fishing (when you get the chance)!!!!!!! Tim Froncek
Big Daddy and Dan: Thank you as always for the memories. Ed, you look great! John Porter
Maynard always so respectful of his musicians despite their..........................faults
Ed, I met you a few times in AZ and CA. Every time I hear "I love rock & roll" I wonder if you've heard it enough times
many thanks to both Ed, Dan and all involved. :)
Thank you Ed and Dan. This video dropped right when I needed it the most. Very much appreciated.
🎺Thanks for Keeping MF Alive on Media / Platforms 🎺‼️🌞🎼🎵🎶🎧
Thank you Ed! A fan of MF since 1975!
First time I saw MF was the Primal Scream tour
Thank you for these priceless tributes Maynard was my hero
Thank you so much for this. So great to have the memories kept alive.
This is fantastic! Thanks so much for posting. ❤️🎶🥁
Hello Ed and thank you so much for an outstanding video! The performances are truly breathtaking. What is the last tune that plays underneath your written words? It’s just an incredible live performance, was it ever recorded? Thanks again!
Ed do you have film when Maynard ferguson play in Puerto Rico at Bellas Artes alternate with Îrakere of Cuba
I want a copy of this on dvd…..may i buy one from you? Where may I order a copy???? - Leo
Thank you for this and thank you Maynard
The Boss... 🎺
Great job thanks ed Dave Shone
Love you Ed!
I just might have audio from Anne Arundel Community College sometime in the 80's I think. I have a tape that says "erase this and die". I think its him. I've got to find a player and see.
Fantastic!
drive.google.com/file/d/15VugdzTGAzQtrVVJSeCqoGYyH_6iFKj6/view?usp=sharing
drive.google.com/file/d/16DKgcQTAFRIhDm8R2zPp2ahOGjgKaZ8f/view?usp=sharing
drive.google.com/file/d/1mEAdtnDk7wktUV10ksKdfGfkRhk4S__h/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy reading more about this footage in the liners/URL Links pinned above. The contributions of the following are terrific, and quite touching. Many thanks to the following (in order as presented in the below liners): Ed Sargent, Steve Schankman, Bruce Galloway, Matt Wallace, Steve Wiest, Denis DiBlasio, Wayne Bergeron, Roger Ingram, Glenn Kostur, Chip McNeill, Keith Oshiro, Alex Iles, David Tull, & Ray Brinker.
THANK YOU SOOOO