[Dixielandjazz] An Al and Maynard story

[Graham Martin]

Robert Pulliam said of Maynard Ferguson:

[“However, you would think he would deserve jazz kudos even just as a bandleader, as he's had a river of phenomenal talent pass through his band. And last I heard, he never threatened to beat any of them up like a certain drummer/bandleader renowned for his apoplectic tantrums.”]

I have heard the same thing about Maynard from Joe Jackson, trombonist and Director of The Airmen of Note - also administration Director on the Online Trombone Journal Forum. Joe says on his website, “I recently came across video from the year I toured with Maynard Ferguson -- looking at this video reminded me what a wonderful experience it was, what great players I had the opportunity to play with, and what a really beautiful person 'boss' is.” 

http://www.jazztbone.com/sounds.htm

 

And similar words in much more detail from Nick Drozdoff who also played with the band:

 

http://www.brass-forum.co.uk/Articles/NickDrozdoffMaynardFerguson.htm



Grah

 

Graham Martin
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