Maynard ferguson i cant get started 1974 from the album chameleon. Aug 03, 2010 herbie hancocks hit, chameleon featured on hancocks album head hunters in 1973. Chameleon, an album by maynard ferguson on spotify. The new sounds of maynard ferguson and his orchestra. Score,set of parts sheet music by maynard ferguson. Its tight and well defined and really gets to the point. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register. Before the recording of chameleon, ferguson had noted the paucity of opportunities for big bands in.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Doc severinsen i always thought what a great thing maynard was doing. Listen to your favorite songs from maynard ferguson. Chameleon words and music by herbie hancock, bennle maupin harvey mason and paul. Mar 2, 2015 free pdf piano sheet music for chameleon maynard ferguson.
An arrangement of one of my alltime favourite pieces, written for horn and rhythm sections. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. This one tune alone is worth the whole price of the cd. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard by the. Check out chameleon by maynard ferguson on amazon music. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson. He was out there with that big band keeping jazz going and keeping big bands going at a time when no one else was doing it. This song gospel john seemed like one that was playable, even for a 14 year old kid. It was the first serious high note thing that i ever tried to play. Chameleon by maynard ferguson cd, may1990, columbia usa. Maynard ferguson primal scream 1976 jazzfunk by magrosi65. The chameleon band was a very exciting period for the maynard ferguson orch. Its hard to describe how well performed this particular cut is.
Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Chameleon maynard ferguson maynard ferguson, chameleon. More documents from fox hunt full big band maynard ferguson. I cant get stared is juust one of the great tracks on this maynard ferguson album. Jul 31, 2008 walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Born in verdun, quebec now part of montreal maynard by. Click on the download attachments link near the bottom to open a pdf file of the transcription.
Somehow he kept most of that range through his career and since the 1970s has been one of the most famous musicians in jazz. Jet by paul mccartney and wings, the way we were which was popularized by barbra streisand, and livin for the city by stevie wonder. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Maynard ferguson say it with trumpets by malawolf85. Ive arranged this in a very laid back style that i think is appropriate given the instrumentation. By 1974, ferguson had already become one of the most established figures in contemporary jazz. When he debuted with stan kentons orchestra in 1950, maynard ferguson could play higher than any other trumpeter up to that point in jazz history, and he was accurate. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Chameleon by maynard ferguson on amazon music unlimited. Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more on the worlds largest community of sheet music creators. Although trumpeter maynard ferguson s mid to late70s catalog was commercially viable, it also reflected the overindulgence that, in essence, defined the decade.
Attachments link near the bottom to open a pdf file of the. Free pdf piano sheet music for chameleon maynard ferguson. Print and download in pdf or midi chameleon maynard ferguson arr. Chameleon by maynard ferguson digital sheet music for.
The trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78 of kidney and liver failure, frightened every brass player on the planet. The maynard ferguson tribute page features remastered. Music profile for maynard ferguson, born 4 may 1928. Listen free to maynard ferguson chameleon chameleon, gospel john and more. Chameleon is a 1974 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Search our free piano sheet music database for more. I recall being mesmerized by the soaring tones on give it one and country road, and as a fledgling trumpet player, wondering what it would be like to play like that i never did find out. Chameleon for trumpet quintet sheet music download free in pdf. Chameleon is the hit tune that was originally done by herbie hancock. Maynard ferguson it dont mean a thing by malawolf85. I remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described.
Listen to your favorite songs from chameleon by maynard ferguson now. By far one of the most successful big bands of the time was the band led by maynard ferguson. The maynard ferguson orchestra at the top library of. Herbie hancocks hit, chameleon featured on hancocks album head hunters in 1973. My maynard ferguson cd reference collection maynardferguson.
Here is one of the songs that started it all for me. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. The screaming trumpeter, a canadian brassman and bandleader who got his start with stan kenton before a storied solo career. As recorded by maynard ferguson on the columbia album chameleon. Mar 09, 2018 i remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Chameleon as played by maynard ferguson recorded on the album chameleon adapted and arranged for big band by the writers at. The fly, conquistador, and a few others from the primal screamconquistador chameleon albums. Score alto sax tenor sax baritone sax solo trumpet maynard trumpet 1,2,3,4 trombone 1,2 piano bass drums.
Give it one by maynard ferguson and alan downey arr. It features cover versions of many songs that were popular in the years leading up to its production, including. Chameleon by maynard ferguson 4547366326918 cd barnes. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. The forum presents maynard ferguson big band library of. He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors prestigious jazz division. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Chameleon sheet music for piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. It would be great to use this space to post some clips of you guys playing it. Stream maynard ferguson on amazon music unlimited now. Chameleon conquistador by maynard ferguson, released in 2003 on columbia records. More documents from coconut champagne full big band maynard ferguson.
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