Reply #23: Without question, Maynard Ferguson [View All]

[progressivejazz]

At our local High School, where he had schooled the band members for a few days. The last evening he and his band did a concert that was outstanding. Finished with a never-recorded version of "Hey Jude". My wife and I were in a row that had an aisle behind it and his band spread through the auditorium to play this finale. Maynard stood right behind us. You've probably never heard a brilliant performer hit the C above high C repeatedly on his trumpet. We have, from right behind us. It had a lasting effect. Pity there's no recording of this version anywhere.