Maynard Ferguson, Canadian Trumpeter, band leader. Recipient Gold record Conquistador, 1978, Grammy award nomination, 1978, 84; voted into Downbeat and International Jazz Educators Hall of Fame, 1992; inducted into Canada Music Hall of Fame, 1997.
Background
Ferguson, Maynard was born on May 4, 1928 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Came to the United States, 1949.
Career
Recording artist.
Achievements
Maynard Ferguson has been listed as a noteworthy Trumpeter, band leader by Marquis Who's Who.
Recipient Gold record Conquistador, 1978, Grammy award nomination, 1978, 84. Voted into Downbeat and International Jazz Educators Hall of Fame, 1992. Inducted into Canada Music Hall of Fame, 1997.
Recipient Gold record Conquistador, 1978, Grammy award nomination, 1978, 84. Voted into Downbeat and International Jazz Educators Hall of Fame, 1992. Inducted into Canada Music Hall of Fame, 1997.