Here my transcription of lynn nicholsons trumpet solo on macarthur park when he played with maynard. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Love him or hate him, there is no other treatment like that of the maynard ferguson band. I am a bit biased having followed him for several decades and having photographed three of his concerts. Macarthur park tpt solo lynn nicholson maynard ferguson here my transcription of lynn nicholsons trumpet solo on macarthur park when he played with maynard. Although the band was not particularly longlived, ferguson took the core of this band. Check out macarthur park album version by maynard ferguson on amazon music. You hear a few notes and it can be no other but macarthur park. Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. The essential maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on amazon. Macarthur park maynard ferguson big band pepperhorn music. Macarthur park tpt solo lynn nicholson maynard ferguson. It was in 1941 that a yearold, montrealborn trumpet prodigy named maynard ferguson was given the opportunity to solo with the canadian broadcasting company orchestra.
The album largely consists of arrangements of popular songs of the period along with one original composition. Macarthur park contains five twostory townhouse apartment buildings and a single story building for the office and leasing facility. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. In the early 1940s, it was renamed after general douglas macarthur, and later designated city of. He performed and recorded right up to the very end, playing to soldout crowds at the blue note.
The maynard ferguson orchestra at the top library of. The job i want to do is to become a professional trumpet player. Adrian drover adapted and arranged for big band by the writers at. Ginell, rovi maynard ferguson s only gold album, conquistador split its session time between his big band in san francisco and a contemporary studio ensemble in new york. 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. Ferguson s recording of gonna fly nowthe theme from the hit film rocky catapulted maynard into mainstream popularity with a top10 single, a gold album, and a grammy nomination in 1978. Macarthur park was constructed in 1984, according to courthouse records. This classic 1968 song from writer jimmy webb was originally recorded by richard harris and has since seen many a loving redition. The property is located at nw 23rd street and macarthur in the northwest quadrant of oklahoma city behind a walmart neighborhood market. Ventura, california ap jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his hit recording of gonna fly now, which lent the musical muscle to the rocky movies, has. Macarthur park sheet music donna summer d sheetmusicfree. Macarthur park album version by maynard ferguson on.
I now have a full score of macarthur park as played by maynard ferguson. Richard harris macarthur park sheet music in d minor. Trumpeter maynard ferguson began his successful comeback after several years of lowprofile activity with this wellreceived columbia lp. Maynard ferguson the lost tapes volume one 2007, cd discogs. There are four solo breaks which include trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, and piano.
Macarthur park sheet music donna summer d sheetmusic. Just wipe the lyrics from your head and go listen to this. For example, look at frame of the blues, ole, morgans organ, macarthur park, got the spirit, just friends, etc. I miss him, his band and the excitement of his concerts. Maynard ferguson the essential maynard ferguson amazon. Originally printed in the september, 1985 issue of down beat. Adrian drover is a world renowned arrangercomposer and shot to fame when he joined the maynard ferguson orchestra in 1974 and his arrangements of macarthur park, spinning wheel, elis coming and hey jude became hits on maynard. Includes an high quality pdf file to download instantly.
Big bop nouveau by maynard ferguson on amazon music. My maynard ferguson cd reference collection maynardferguson. Lynn has the best high notes of any trumpet player. 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. Interview with lisa ferguson millbrook kid and director of children of the revolution lisa, papa maynard, and mother flo, all acting silly in hats. Some tracks may include sampled instruments from high quality sample libraries.
This is the arrangement of macarthur park that maynard ferguson played. Macarthur park sheet music download free in pdf or midi. Download music minus maynard big bop nouveau for bflat trumpet pdf online. The collection consists of 149 boxes, most of which contain sets of parts used by the various bands led by maynard ferguson from around 1950 through his death in 2006. The essence of maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson. Walter maynard ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Macarthur park was subsequently covered by numerous artists, including a 1969 grammywinning version by country music singer waylon jennings, and a. Maynards changes the maynard ferguson tribute page. Macarthur park sheet music composed by maynard ferguson 1 of 1 pages. If you knew maynard and his music and especially if you attended his concerts, youll love the essential maynard ferguson. Its been said that change is the only constant in life, and on that premise youll get no argument from maynard ferguson. Genial giant of the stratospheric trumpet by mike hennessey. It is nice to know that he left so much for us to enjoy.
Buy maynard fergusons album titled the essence of maynard ferguson to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Maynard ferguson biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. This double lp is easily maynard ferguson s best jazzoriented recording for columbia. He left montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, oscar peterson and secured a contract recording session work with rca victors. Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Special thanks to musescore user airclone who made the maynard ferguson performance accurate version on which this score was originated. He produced contemporary arrangements of late 1960s and early 1970s hits like macarthur park and the beatles hey jude. Print and download macarthur park sheet music by richard harris. Donate to us support maynard ferguson board by making a donation. Macarthur park by maynard ferguson on amazon music.
Macarthur park maynard ferguson 6 horn pepperhorn music. Learn how to play maynard ferguson songs for trumpet online. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Aug 26, 2006 maynard ferguson, who has died aged 78, led a series of big bands in america and britain for almost 50 years. The last measure or so had to be brought down two octaves because the staff isnt low enough. Download composition maynard ferguson, mf horn vol 1. His recording of macarthur park would prove very popular with his fans, and would be a concert staple for many years. Cover versions of macarthur park written by jimmy webb. Licensed to virtual sheet music by hal leonard publishing company.
Sheet music digital files to print licensed jimmy webb. 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. I also did not include solo sections toward the middle of the song to make it a lot shorter. Maynard s first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen.
Ferguson is at his best, playing so high that you think something will pop. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard always had the knack of attracting some of the strongest jazz players available. Maynard ferguson macarthur park trumpet sheet music. Interview with lisa ferguson millbrook kid and director of. Sheet music arranged for singer pro, and pianovocalguitar in d minor transposable. Walter maynard ferguson was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. This record gave maynard ferguson the largest amount of exposure that he ever had. Print and download macarthur park sheet music in pdf. Details about 42 big band jazz pdf charts cd print and play maynard ferguson glenn miller. Maynard ferguson macarthur park original studio 1970. I loved trumpeter maynard ferguson s bands of the early to mid60s great charts, great players, and they swung their butts off. Summer macarthur park sheet music for piano solo pdf.
Maynard ferguson tribute band of central florida is a group dedicated to bringing the passionate music of maynard ferguson to central florida school music programs. Maynard ferguson trumpetvalve tromboneflugelhorn alan downey, martin drover, john huckridge, john donnelly trumpets billy graham, chris pyne, albert woods trombones. My mother collected hats, and every once in a while we would raid her hat collection. Download macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer for piano sheet music, scoring piano vocal guitar, original key. The audio file used in this video is an mp3 render of the hit trax midi file backing track. Maynard ferguson macarthur park in this case playin a song, hehe maynard ferguson gonna fly now rocky maynard ferguson the sound of silence maynard ferguson macarthur park in this case playin a song, hehe see more. This is maynard ferguson, arguably the best trumpet player who ever lived. Maynard ferguson color him wild 1964, vinyl discogs. It was covered by francis lai and his orchestra, the buttondown brass featuring the funky trumpet of ray davies, bunny chanel, ariana debose, lachanze, storm lever and other artists. Macarthur park sheet music for trumpet download free in pdf or. We also perform for corporate business events, parties, and personal celebrations as well. New listing at the jazz band ball 1950 bandorchestra chart arrangement sheet music. High quality and interactive, transposable in any key, play along. The song macarthur park was written by jimmy webb and was first released by richard harris ie in 1968.
Macarthur park lead trumpet play along sheet music. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent. This section of fun music is dedicated to maynard ferguson. Maynard ferguson macarthur park original studio 1970 m. The intro is the trumpet section in his big band, everything afterwards is his solo. They help build the doors for penning charts for maynard ferguson over the years. Featuring his english orchestra and such soloists as altoist pete king and danny moss on tenor, ferguson had a minor hit in macarthur park, showcases some indian musicians on chala nata, and shows throughout that his mind was open toward both newer. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Horn, volume 1 by maynard ferguson on amazon music. Macarthur park for piano solo, intermediate piano sheet music. Macarthur park sheet music for trumpet download free in.
Maynard ferguson master of the stratosphere mp3 album. Mar 09, 2018 i remember the first time i heard a maynard ferguson album. Macarthur park is a song written and composed by jimmy webb. With the exception of a remake of macarthur park which isnt bad, the music sticks exclusively to jazz with the highlights including im gettin sentimental over you, two for otis, stay loose with bruce, the fox hunt, and got the spirit.
Maynard ferguson macarthur park unequaled power and range maynard ferguson man he could play high. Macarthur park as played by maynard ferguson written by. Maynard ferguson live at the top brentwood home video 19752005. Featuring his english orchestra and such soloists as altoist pete king and danny moss on tenor, ferguson had a minor hit in macarthur park, showcases some indian musicians on chala nata, and shows throughout that his mind was. Download macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer macarthur park sheet music pdf donna summer. Macarthur park tpt solo lynn nicholson maynard ferguson macarthur park tpt solo lynn nicholson maynard ferguson. Ru mp3 download composition maynard ferguson, mf horn vol 1, macarthur park here youll find all the world music in the mp3 format and videos of your favourite singers. First, let me say, its about flippin time they released this on cd i had just about worn out the vinyl record that i bought 30 years ago.
It was covered by francis lai and his orchestra, the buttondown brass featuring the funky trumpet of ray davies, bunny chanel, ariana. Maynard ferguson is a 1971 big band jazz album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson. Macarthur park gets razzed by music listeners because of its awful lyrics someone left the cake out in the rain, etc. I transcribed this all by ear in quite a long amount of time so its not perfect. His first record for cbs the ballad style of maynard ferguson was filled with easy listeningpop recordings, but this would be maynard s first foray into the world of rock music. I am also looking for anything maynard ferguson songs i dont have which you can tell by my list, mercy mercy mercy by buddy rich the whole score or atleast the trpt 1 and 4 part and any gordon goodwin songs i dont have i espically would like the trumpet book of his.
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