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. Lynn nicholson maynard ferguson lead player view topic. Solo for tenor player, and some great ensemble writing all add up to a great chart. Gonna fly now not finished sheet music download free in. Transcription of maynard ferguson s gonna fly now with solos. Selected popular maynard ferguson song of saturday, may 9 2020 is gonna fly now. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. If you have gotten any use out of it, i would really appreciate you considering a donation. 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. In 2006, the music world mourned the passing of jazz trumpet legend maynard ferguson. Maynards first idol was trumpeter harry james and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. Here is one of the songs that started it all for me. Maynard ferguson, gonna fly now theme from rocky both sides, one mono, one stereo columbia as 334 unlike the 2310546 versions of this 12 single, this is an extremely rare white label promo copy, sent only to radio stations. The theme from rocky as performed by one of the best trumpet players to ever live.
Has anyone scanned a pdf file of the mf gonna fly now. The album is notable for its inclusion of the hit single gonna fly now theme from rocky. It was gonna fly now in stereo on one side, and in mono on the other side. Maynard ferguson new vintage 24bit192khz vinyl rip avaxhome. The maynard ferguson tribute page maynard ferguson news. Check out gonna fly theme from rocky album version by maynard ferguson on amazon music.
The lead trumpet range is to written a above the staff. Classic tshirt, triblend tshirt, lightweight hoodie, fitted scoop t shirt. Classic tshirt, triblend tshirt, lightweight hoodie, fitted scoop tshirt. Gonna fly now theme from rocky by bill conti, ayn robbins. Jun 03, 2011 trumpeter maynard fergusons 1977 album new vintage was yet another foray into the gluttonously epic, rockinfused jazz he had already perfected on such albums as primal scream and conquistador the latter of which contained fergusons popular version of gonna fly now, the theme from rocky. He produced contemporary arrangements of late 1960s and early 1970s hits like macarthur park and the beatles hey jude. The one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson on. Gonna fly theme from rocky album version by maynard. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Trumpeter maynard fergusons 1977 album new vintage was yet another foray into the gluttonously epic, rockinfused jazz he had already perfected on such albums as primal scream and conquistador the latter of which contained fergusons popular. Here are two of maynard fergusons greatest hits, coconut champagne and gonna fly now theme from rocky in a medley that will make them sit up and take notea takenoprisoners arrangement. Gonna fly now, also known as theme from rocky, is the theme song from the movie rocky. Maynard ferguson tribute gonna fly now sheet music for. Maynard ferguson new vintage 24bit192khz vinyl rip.
Watch the video for gonna fly now from maynard ferguson s the essential maynard ferguson for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Stream gonna fly now maynard ferguson by elcondor from desktop or your mobile device. As blatant as fergusons rendition is, it was still the best rendition of the bill conti tune at the time a lot better than the composers own number one version and maynard fergusons heroic. Transcription of maynard fergusons gonna fly now with solos. Maynard ferguson lyrics all the great songs and their lyrics from maynard ferguson on. Maynard ferguson lyrics all the great songs and their lyrics from maynard ferguson on lyrics.
Maynard ferguson gonna fly now theme from rocky 1977. Maynard ferguson gonna fly now rocky theme midi file. Fergusons 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. Walter maynard ferguson may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadianborn jazz trumpet player and bandleader. The song maynard ferguson gonna fly now rocky theme is professional recreation. His recording of gonna fly now, the theme from the film rocky, was a major hit single by the standard for pop intrumentals 19778. Current maynard ferguson and big bop nouveau news and announcements. May 28, 2009 maynard ferguson gonna fly now mike douglas show 1977 duration. He came to prominence playing in stan kentons orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957.
Share, download and print free sheet music for piano, guitar, flute and more on the worlds largest community of sheet music creators. Gonna fly now is a great classic that should be in all jazz libraries. He came to prominence in stan kenton s orchestra before forming his own big 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 upandcoming. As a tribute, victor lopez has crafted a solid and playable arrangement of gonna fly now.
Here are two of maynard ferguson s greatest hits, coconut champagne and gonna fly now theme from rocky in a medley that will make them sit up and take notea takenoprisoners arrangement. Jul 01, 2003 check out gonna fly now by maynard ferguson on amazon music. This movement, though minor in terms of positioning, causes a whole realignment of the embouchure putting dependance on a new set of muscles. Featuring his cheekily named mf big band, new vintage once again centers around the highnote horn. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the. This bill conti tourdeforce tune from the rocky movies is a pure adrenaline rush. Maynard ferguson and general music gonna fly now pdf. Maynard ferguson gonna fly now mike douglas show 1977. Muzyka 80s, 90s, 70s, 60s i inne oldies and old hits. But the albums i like best are maynard 61, lets face the music and dance and also when he played with stan kenton. Watch taylor swift party with katy perry and rupaul in new video. From then on, everyone knows the story, so i wont belabor you with the details except to say that, in my opinion, maynards ensembles from the mid1950s to 1960s are some of the most. Gonna fly now growing bands, jazz ensemble big band. Based on the maynard ferguson hit of the late 70s but scored for younger musicians.
Jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his recording of gonna fly now, a hit version of the theme from the rocky movies, has died. Vinyl 7 maynard ferguson theme from rocky gonna fly now 1977, vinyl discogs. Upper register playing is an ability that has made its way into normal trumpet technique through its prominent use in. Gonna see if i can find that ferguson lp, i swore the liner. Maynard ferguson gonna fly now mike douglas show 1977 by 4greatmf. It includes an optional solo trumpet part ala maynard ferguson that can be played down an octave if desired. It was the first serious high note thing that i ever tried to play. A place to upload and share transcriptions of jazz solos.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He came to prominence in stan kentons orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. Maynard double highc ferguson, who considers himself to be a multidirectional trumpet player and bandleadercomposerproducer, has entertained international audiences for more than three decades. Trumpeter ken robinson has taken jamie hovorkas place this tour. Maynard ferguson biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Print and download gonna fly now sheet music from rocky arranged for trumpet.
Watch will smith perform to iconic song prince ali from aladdi. The very best performances of the late great maynard ferguson. Score alto sax 1, 2 tenor sax 1, 2 baritone sax trumpet 1 maynard, 2, 3, 4, 5 trombone 1. Stranger things theme sheet music for piano download free in pdf or midi. Gonna fly now theme from the movie rocky as played by maynard ferguson. Gonna fly now maynard fergusons trumpet solo 1430zoggxv4j. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for upandcoming talent, 1 his versatility on several instruments, and his. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Given that trumpeter and bandleader maynard ferguson began his recording career as a leader in 1951 and didnt sign to columbia until 1969, issuing his first sides for the label in 1970 and his last in 1982 this can hardly be called the best of maynard ferguson. Gonna fly now by jack bowers, published on september 5, 2006 at all about jazz.
This chart includes a tenor solo written and the usual optional parts. For many months the maynard ferguson tribute page featured a weekly survey question. Maynard was shrewd, and maynard was quick, and he managed to beat almost everyone to the punch sorry when he recorded the theme from rocky and watched it rise to number 28 on the pop charts. I am going to play a clinicconcert and i dont want to mail my original copy. Ferguson s recording of gonna fly now the theme from the hit film rocky catapulted maynard into mainstream popularity with a top10 single, a gold album, and a grammy nomination in 1978. The best of maynard ferguson maynard ferguson songs. Gonna fly now bill conti jazz ensemble sheet music. Maynard ferguson obituary maynard ferguson funeral. Gonna fly now maynard ferguson sheet music for voice, trumpet.
Maynard ferguson and general music maynard ferguson board. Aug 24, 2006 jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson, known for his soaring high notes and for his recording of gonna fly now, a hit version of the theme from the rocky movies, has died. Conquistador is the ninth album by canadian jazz trumpeter maynard ferguson on columbia records. Maynard ferguson gonna fly now theme from rocky special disco version duration. Check out gonna fly now by maynard ferguson on amazon music. Long before the wahwah guitars, the polyester body suits, and gonna fly now theme from rocky, trumpeter maynard ferguson was a stellar highnote technician with deft bop improvisational chops.
Walter maynard ferguson cm may 4, 1928 august 23, 2006 was a canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. Listen free to maynard ferguson the best of maynard ferguson pagliacci, gonna fly now and more. Gonna fly now, was a top10 pop hit in 1978 and earned. So now you start favoring the spot by moving the mouthpiece a tad. Maynard ferguson biography, birth date, birth place and. Gonna fly now theme from rocky new trumpet version. Vinyl 7 maynard ferguson gonna fly now theme from rocky 1977, vinyl discogs. Telechargez comme pdf, txt ou lisez en ligne sur scribd. Listen to your favorite songs from the one and only maynard ferguson by maynard ferguson now. Free sheet music for trumpet, french horn, trombone, bass. Trumpeter maynard fergusons 1977 album new vintage was yet another foray into the gluttonously epic, rockinfused jazz he had already perfected on such albums as primal scream and conquistador the latter of which contained fergusons popular version of gonna fly now, the theme from rocky. This is a sequence based on a discojazz band arrangement of gonna fly now. Robinson was born on december 26, 1967 and started playing trumpet at the age of 12. This rockstyle chart is scored for the young player by victor lopez with the familiar maynard fergusonflavored solo.
Maynard ferguson theme from rocky gonna fly now 1977. What maynard song do you believe to be the most obnoxious. Print and download in pdf or midi gonna fly now maynard ferguson. Then later he went a little bit more commercial with his conquistador album featuring gonna fly now, theme from star trek, soar like an eagle, the fly. Gonna fly now not finished sheet music download free. Gonna fly now, was a top10 pop hit in 1978 and earned ferguson one of his three grammy nominations. Gonna fly now maynard ferguson sheet music for trumpet, french. Maynard ferguson pagliacci joe claussell edits by lamuseique. In other words, a bigbandera rock star or bop star, if you will.