Brevard Community College begins low-cost concert series Nov 4, 2009
"Swingin' Along," with the BCC Jazz Band performing music by Doc Severinson, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington and more. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3. (Florida Today)
Big-band jazz singer Chris Connor dies at 81 Sep 5, 2009
After a period of semiretirement, Connor made a comeback in the mid-70s, making albums with Kenton and Maynard Ferguson and making several successful concert tours. Her most recent albums were released between 2000 and 2003 by High Note Records of New York and Japanese label King Record Co. Ltd.. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Obituaries in the news Sep 5, 2009
After a period of semiretirement, Connor made a comeback in the mid-70s, making albums with Kenton and Maynard Ferguson and making several successful concert tours. Connor's last public show came in 2004, when she performed on a New York club stage with noted jazz vocalist Anita O'Day. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Two more free public programs planned for new pavilion Aug 26, 2009
This 18 plus piece jazz band performs all styles of music, featuring arrangements made famous by the bands of Maynard Ferguson, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Glen Miller, Les Brown and others ... Among the guest musicians who have performed with the band are Reggie Watkins, Serafin Aguilar, Jeff Lashway, Brian Mulholland and Stockton Helbing, with the Maynard Ferguson Band and Dan Cavanagh from the University of Texas. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Jazzing up the Stones Jul 28, 2009
Saxophonist Tim Ries has recorded with some serious jazz cats including Bob Belden and Maynard Ferguson. But he s played to his biggest audiences as a member of the Rolling Stones touring band. (Boston Globe)
Jazz ensemble piques publics interest for Rand Park pavilion Jun 30, 2009
After two romantic numbers featuring vocalist Staff Sgt. Krista Joyce, the group played Girl From Ipanema, which the late Maynard Ferguson helped make famous. Ferguson and his band played to a sold-out house at the Grand Theatre in Keokuk in April 2004. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Jazz legend delights season's first Animal Crackers crowd Jun 24, 2009
RACINE - Playing under threatening skies, Maynard Ferguson and his Big Bop Nouveau Band brought a crowd of 2,500 people to their feet Wednesday during the opening act of the 1999 Animal Crackers Jazz Series at the Racine Zoo. A lively Ferguson, 70, danced and jumped around the stage to the delight of umbrella-wielding onlookers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Jazz by the lake Jun 18, 2009
(Photo by Joe Crimmings, Journal Times) Buy this photo at During that time, Reece said he met many wonderfully talented musicians, who were also outstanding people including Ahmad Jamal, Joe Williams, Maynard Ferguson and Joe Sample. The one who stands out most in his mind, however, is Nancy Wilson. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Animal crackers gets ready for summer jazz Jun 1, 2009
The four-concert summer series, beginning in late June, will feature an eclectic mix of artists including the great Maynard Ferguson, regarded over the past 20 years as one of jazz's greatest performers. Ferguson will perform June 23, followed by Chuck Loeb with Kim Waters on July 7, Joe Sample on July 21 and the 21st Century Swing Band on Aug. 4. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
U.S. Air Force jazz emsemble to perform in Racine May 14, 2009
He has also studied with trombone great Steve Wiest who now heads the University of North Texas famous One O Clock Lab Band and toured with Maynard Ferguson s Big Bop Nouvea. And Wyatt s background just scratches the surface of the wealth of jazz experience this ensemble brings to the stage. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Jazz Fest features trumpeters Scodwell, Yates, Wing Apr 2, 2009
The Jazz Ensemble has performed in concert with such notable artists as Maynard Ferguson, Jon Faddis, Vince DiMartino, Ron Modell, Al Hood, Marvin Stamm, Bill Mays, Rufus Reid, Ed Soph, Vaughn Nark, Pete BarenBregge, Ed Shaughnessy and Lenore Raphael. Tickets to the Tri-Cities Jazz Fest are $10 for general admission and $20 for VIP tickets, which include reserved seating and an artists' reception, and will be available in advance and at the door. (East Tennessean, TN)
U.S. Military Academy Jazz Knights to perform at Chi-Hi on Thursday Mar 5, 2009
Past and present members of the band have played with such icons as Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Ahmad Jamal, Chaka Kahn, Prince, Billy Cobham, and the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Orchestras. The Jazz Knights highlights over the years include playing with Benny Goodman at Lincoln Center in 1982, performing with the Duke Ellington Orchestra for the 200th Anniversary of the New York State Legislature, and twice appearing at the Hatch Shell for Boston s Independence... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
