La Fiesta

Maynard Ferguson Live at the Top - Plaza Hotel - Rochester, NY

[@byronsanders7124]

That bass the entire song is absolutely insane!

[@mellane4608]

I, like 100's of other kids in and around Detroit, opened for Maynard in the 1970's at Clarence Auditorium Livonia. What a memory!!

[@MrMusicmicky]

Maynard was so amazing as a tpt player that sometimes people forget how good of a leader he was. What great bands he had for so many years, and mostly young players. Also, such a showman! A true master entertainer!

[@waffle2222]

yeah we would get the hottest band fresh outta college

[@IsaiahSMC]

That bass solo is so fire 🔥

[@peterpankratz8798]

I have seen Maynard many times. What I remember most about his concerts was the audible gasp from the audience when Maynard hit one of his high notes. It was visceral. RIP Maynard.

[@rickpetrone3930]

Yeah, still around guys. Right here on FB and still playing. This solo is beginning to be a challenge(ha-ha) Thanks for asking. Sadly, there only a few of us around. DannyD, Bruce, Lynn Nicholson, Bob Summers,, Stan, Brian Smith and me.

[@tomascruz5798]

Rick Petrone what strings did you have on the upright the way you moved in the solo and the way they looked when you were playing makes me believe they’re the lightest gauge possible.

[@DanLoFat]

Rick Petrone I got to the end of the , so I said well that's La Fiesta folks bass solo with its own ttumpet intro. Thank you goodnight Cleveland!

[@Carryon392]

Mr. Petrone, whatever happened to that jazz bass? Also, I've got the Guitar Player magazine from 1975 with your article.

[@thebreathalyzer]

God bless you, glad you're still around!

[@thomasbruce1367]

I was at that gig. Top of the Plaza, Rochester NY.

[@christinefanning7862]

My father took me to his concert at the University of Delaware in 1978. Greatest Jazz show I've ever seen!

[@christinefanning7862]

Christine is my wife, 'm Brian.

[@marcoramirez7141]

How in the HELL do you dislike this great performance by an amazing legend?!?!?! Trolls!!!

[@MaynardFreek]

So if a person doesn’t like or agree with your musical taste etc they are “trolls” or other derogatory terms? Must be nice being holier than others

[@sopha402]

@@MaynardFreek if you don't like the music than just leave???

[@Tom-kp2lv]

@@MaynardFreek This might not be your "cup of tea" but if you don't appreciate the musicianship then you are clueless about music. Personally I liked Maynard younger years better, but the bass and keyboard solos in this are remarkable, as is the band in general. In my humble opinion.

[@brncrvr]

Saw Maynard live 3 times as a kid. Still the best concerts I've ever been to. An amazing artist. Spending the evening watching all the live MF performances I can find here.

[@klakeron4209]

You’re one lucky dude

[@erikrupp692]

All I remember about the Maynard Ferguson show my dad took me to in 1976 is that it was LOUD! I mean, CRAZY LOUD. Every horn/woodwind went through the PA. The drums went through the PA. It was Rock concert loud. That's all I can remember. 😂

[@don4476]

Maynard was such a showman. He did what he was born to do. I was born to do not much of anything...and I nailed it. Booyah.

[@elgemelo000]

I've been looking for this video for so many years. Best upright bass solo I've heard.

[@mikeromano2219]

rick petrone

[@elgemelo000]

+MIKE ROMANO hi Mike. What happened to him? He still plays?

[@mikeromano2219]

WPKN JAZZ ALL STARS. LOOK IT UP. REGARDS.

[@georgerose8727]

This was one of my favourite Maynard bands, and most players in this band were with him a pretty long time.

[@gtsr2123]

Saw Maynard when I was 13. Blew my mind!! Great jazz musician and band leader. And one of the best jazz show I've ever seen. Changed my outlook forever. Thanks for putting this great performance up again!!

[@ecarohh]

bass intro was insane dude

[@garymartin6987]

This chart was arranged specifically for Rick Petrone and left the Ferguson book when rick left the band. I was lucky enough to still be in high school at that time and got to see this chart performed live.

[@ronbriglia1635]

I played tenor sax on this song in High School Jazz Band 1973-1976. Erie Pa Strong Vincent High School. This chart was so awesome to play . When we toured other High Schools in town , this was so much fun to play . I even saw Maynard and his band live in Erie and in either Endboro State College or Allegheny College . Now almost 60, looking back these were my favorite times in High School . I have a Selmer Mark VI and have woodshedded many many times over the years .

[@julirensch]

love Maynard and my wife Sandy, who played a Strad...she's passed now...but the memories are still with me... We saw Maynard live in Florida...super her all time fav was Ray Anthony...she played in his style... loved Sandaval too... ...all the best Ron, as ever Jules

[@Myxolydian2001]

Ron, yea......I wasn't so far away from you. Warren Area High School and we ran up against Strong Vincent a few times. I played bass and we tried this chart several times, but never really got it. You guys must have cooked! I was a few years behind you though......77-79. Ah...those were some great Stage Bands back then huh?

[@kennethellison9713]

You and me both Ron. I was from Manchester NH and saw this band in Mass. in 1975. I was fortunate enough to bring Maynard four times to the high school where I ended up teaching. He was a generous and kind performer. I'll never forget the few moments we had together backstage with him and the band. He even let me go out onstage to introduce him once with the band vamping his theme behind me. What an honor and a thrill. Still playing my Mark VI's also :)

[@sennendourado9677]

Wow Maynard Ferguson the eternal king of high registerists !! And the whole bunch of infinitely gifted artists, what a hot energy ball man I could bake a potato in there!!!! Sennen Dourado Milwaukee Wisconsin India Mumbai

[@JS-gn9rs]

RIP Allan Zavod. Brilliant keyboard player.

[@fcamiola]

Zappa alumni!

[@jordantuey4075]

Sad day when my man passed.

[@townsendwentz59]

The charts! Great arrangements

[@stephanomarr6829]

THIS MUSIC FROM OUR SOULS, jazz at it's finest, BASS, BAD too the BONE, big band, smooth as silk,,PS VIVA, MUCHOS GRACIAS AMIGOS......

[@chaselanier7673]

wildest thing I’ve seen on an upright bass

[@redrum482]

I saw The Boss and the Big Bop Nouveau band. Played all the hits. Blew my mind.

[@jpetes9046]

Yeah man. Great playing as always. Good to know you’re still out there... at this point every day you wake up is a bonus.

[@jazzlover10000]

Golly that bass player has a really nice sound attitude - never heard anything quite like it.

[@dougfirth3618]

Wow that performance was mind blowing. Thanks for posting.

[@zachbrown8297]

no sheet music - incredible musicians playing out of their minds! bravo

[@botski8611]

Mad props to the drummer tho, my hands hurt just listening to this!

[@ronhowell1]

Why was there no drum solo? I played this chart many times during my 53 years as a drummer. There was always a short solo when the other players were doing their solos; and a longer one that brought in the closing riff. Different bands have arrainged it different ways, but I've not seen a good drummer (like this one) completely frozen out.

[@mycdeesmusic]

Channelling another dimension

[@hedanhercules]

Hail to the king, bring back the power of the 70s! I was born in 81 but so what! Lol!

[@RogueBrit]

Amazing double bass

[@secondstarllc]

So incredibly fun. Such energy.

[@DanLoFat]

Actually that is quite amazing cowbell underneath of the trombone solo

[@Tom-kp2lv]

MORE COWBELL!!!

[@larrysmith6797]

Jesus F. Christ. ANYBODY can play "amazing" cowbell, Moron.

[@dallasstiles118]

Was looking up buddy rich versions. SO glad I found this thanks

[@julirensch]

double C's easily...love Maynard

[@kennethellison9713]

I think I saw you in Tewksbury Mass. playing this tune in 1975 and Chick was in the audience. Maynard introduced "the composer of the song" and the guy across the table from me stood up! I was only 17 and didn't know a damn thing then. I still don't , but what I do know is that you and that band made some amazing music together. Stay well my friend!

[@jamesphillips9242]

I swear that looks like Jeff Berlin sitting behind and to the left of Rick's upright. He's visible during Allan's keyboard extravaganza. Sure looks like Jeff. Stunning performance by all!

[@toddluerding5814]

Zavod was with him the the mid 70's. Saw this tour at my high school. Sheesh.

[@BrianJonson]

Thank you for uploading this!!

[@Braglemaster123]

Excellent

[@undastan]

LEGEND

[@WillToWinvlog]

He's the DENNY CRANE of trumpet!!!

[@poet45690]

Saw MF once when I was a kid. Had a great influence on my playing. Nearly 40 years ago. WOW!

[@michaelpeters8294]

who directed the cameras on this recording? Absolutely phenomenal!!!!!

[@pinkcat8855]

He played with his band at the local church in NJ.

[@ronaldgardiner3988]

Awesome ...

[@areteros83]

C'est tout simplement " A tomber par Terre " !

[@clandestinos1970]

Progressivaço !!!!

[@marcoramirez7141]

hell yes!!!

[@elgemelo000]

you're a very lucky person

[@donslocombjr.822]

YESSIR!!

[@scottlivezey9479]

One of my top three favorite pieces from all of the MF albums……and an amazing live version. Kinda different how they paused along the way for applauding after the individual segments.

[@rubenhernandez1446]

Super super super !!!!!

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

Maynard should have guest starred on WKRP in Cincinatti as Herb Tarlek's Dad

[@flynomo]

liked it 39 years ago. not so much now....

[@spleenpirate9770]

that bass sounds like something out of system of a down :)

[@lakesidelivin]

Man, look at this audience! What a bunch of high brow squares! I don't think most of them were as much as tapping their foot! Just sitting there like stones! Looks like it had to be between '71 and '73 for Rick Petrone to be involved.

[@stringbean585]

Hey, I was there that night! It was 1974. I guarantee you I was tapping my foot. How could a 17-year-old high school jazz trumpeter watching his idol not?

[@divinemercy7036]

what year?

[@EddieJazzFan]

What year? I would guess early 70s?

[@gordondrinkwater8322]

Hi

[@evdallas123]

5 trumpets he never did that again in the end he had 2 or 3 too expensive I guess

[@eriknewland3686]

Awesome. But Woody's version will always be the best big band version.

[@donnyscrews6413]

Who was the bass player and drummer here? I saw them do this with Peter Erskine on drums.

[@landenallen-sohar4712]

The bass player is Rick Petrone.

[@morrielouden1]

What year is this?

[@ultramannick]

That doesn't look like Randy Percell on trombone. Anyone have a personnel list?

[@pedantic-1968]

It doesn't look like Randy Purcell because it's Jerry Johnson, as Maynard says in the video.

[@w1bey]

Randy is playing in the background in this song

[@bambamtherapist]

The trombone player was having a rough night, eh?

[@pinkcat8855]

Plaza hotel ?

[@w1bey]

At the top jazz club

[@phoenixrising4073]

Why buy your wife an upright bass when you can give her an upright organ? Oh yeah, great piece btw!

[@oscargato2976]

"La Fiesta" tiene que ser tocada con Saxo y Piano y a poder ser por Stan Getz y Chick Corea. Esto no es una ejecución de una partitura, es un asesinato.

[@hornplayerchris]

Trombone solo is meh.

[@riflebone]

This is his arrangement - he wrote the tune - that's Gerry Johnson - He passed away in 2005.

[@jgjazzman]

I disagree. I think it is a very creative trombone solo. He is playing ideas over the extensions and alterations of the chords. He is a different type of player than Randy Purcell, who is great, and a bit more high energy. Still, this is a great solo. Listen both to how exploratory he is from a harmonic standpoint, and how he develops his ideas melodically. You may not like it or prefer it, but I think it is high quality, and worthy of respect.

[@larrysmith6797]

He wrotthe arrangement and played the solo on the album. Dumbass.

[@lakesidelivin]

Well, what you know about music could fill a thimble. He was really sayin something! More color in that solo than in 75% of what's normally played!

[@erdwest]

Perfect solo for the arrangement. Humour and technique.

[@andrewritter6931]

Just where is the musicality in all that squealing? Really? The instrument is really quite capable of producing a lyrical soprano voice, but where is it?

[@paulcussion12]

Yeah, it's basically just high & loud! And that pretty much sums up MF's career. But for some reason, people admire him for that.

[@Anthonyag42]

Paul Gregoor High and Loud and his ability to compose music is what got him wealthy. In other words his specific talent he had to offer was in high demand. What you call a long term career these days.

[@datGuy0309]

@@paulcussion12 look at some of his other stuff, especially stuff from early on. There’s a lot of musicality. Is still has some great expressive stuff from this era too though. Look at fireshaker. The first solo from that is one of my favorites of all time, and it’s not high at all up until the end

[@IsaiahSMC]

Have you ever considered what type of music this is and what genre of music it was, it was a Latin piece and the player “Maynard” known for his high notes or “squealing” on his songs, the only thing is if you look on his actual albums, he plays his “squealing” quite lyrical like no other player could at his time. Besides, he plays his “squealing” to give entertainment, if he was to play like Soprano I bet he would play in the register’s that would be match the type of music. But that is your opinion and I guess you just didn’t like the music that you just listened too.

[@briand9137]

The bands timing just sucks! The trumpets come and completely disregard the beat of the keyboard! Then again! the trombones can't keep up to the beat coming and and keyboards gracefully adjusts again! I love what was the group and the music, since the mid 70s, but come on!

[@matteowatteo1296]

Always hated this tune.