Maynard Ferguson Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Walter Maynard Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent.
Full Name
Maynard Ferguson
Net Worth
$7 Million
Date Of Birth
May 4, 1928
Died
August 23, 2006, Ventura, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Verdun, Québec, Canada
Profession
Trumpeter
Education
Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal
Nationality
Canadian
Spouse
Flo Ferguson
Children
Corby, Lisa, Bentley, Wilder
Nicknames
Maynard Ferguson, Ferguson, Maynard
IMDB
Awards
Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Music Groups
Big Bop Nouveau
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance, Gonna Fly Now, Give It One, MacArthur Park
Movies
Diane Schuur: Live from Seattle, Maynard Ferguson: Live from the King Cat Theater
Star Sign
Taurus
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Fact
1
He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on May 8, 2003 for his services to music.
2
Jazz trumpeter known for his soaring high notes and for his recording of "Gonna Fly Now," a hit version of the theme from the "Rocky" movies. Played his unique sound for the film The Ten Commandments (1956).
