Maynard Ferguson
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Canadian jazz musician and bandleader
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Walter Maynard Ferguson CM was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.