When was Maynard Ferguson born?
May 1, 1928
March 4, 1928
April 4, 1928
May 4, 1928
Answer
Maynard Ferguson was born on May 4, 1928, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was known for his virtuosic playing and his innovative use of the trumpet. Ferguson began playing trumpet at the age of eight and began his professional career in the early 1950s. He played with a number of big bands, including those led by Charlie Barnet, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.
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