Maynard Ferguson - Gonna Fly Now (Live at Big Band Bash)

Definitely one of the best live performances I seen ever....

[@geoffwickens3871]

Brought back some GREAT memories. We played this in Grade 11stage band (1980) and I was the drummer. That solo was my time to shine and boy, the concerts we played at in public, I was so proud to be with that group!! Gladstone High School Stage Band, Vancouver BC ... best group I ever had the privilege to play with! GLAD GRAD '82!!

[@YDNTK-ui4uc]

I knew a guy years ago who said his goal was to " Be the World's Greatest Trumpeter." After he heard Maynard Ferguson play he said " I'll settle for second".

[@moonshinershonor202]

Podium is podium

[@eugeneperez7133]

Damn that groovin' walkin' bass! HOT! HOT! HOT!

[@cw8628]

The Greatest. Ever. I so miss Maynard.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

A band full of genius talent

[@49Macman]

It surely is one of the best live performances. I used to listen this one regularly and stopped for a while. I did a search and couldn't find it until now. Was disappointed that I couldn't find it again. Thanks for sharing.

[@danieldesjardins6615]

If Elvis was a trumpet player, he would have been Maynard!

[@lwskiner]

You've got that straight, Maynard was the only rock star trumpet player. Even Bill Chase who played rock with his group couldn't compete!

[@tompussina]

Che fiati aveva Maynard. Fantastico.

[@pixelatedmushroom]

There used to be a comment on here like, "that drummer sounds like Peter Erskine..." 😂

[@bryandrums32]

Beautiful performance

[@JoeNocella]

Always loved this performance. I recorded it onto VHS when it aired.

[@pajeeper420]

Peter Erskine was my favorite drummer with Maynard.

[@DrummerDanVa]

Stan Kenton.. Maynard.. Weather Report.. not a bad early start to his music career.

[@skaercherORLANDO]

Gentlemen - This is Maynard Himself....back in the 1978 area. I used to play the trumpet. Carnival best album ever. MKaercher knows this as well!!!!!

[@pjthib]

My favorite Marynard clip. The band is smokin! This seems a lot cleaner than the other version I'd seen. Thanks for posting!

[@beagleman123456789]

Great 👍

[@groveflutist]

Thanks for posting and for the update on Brian740. This video really captures the era and the excitement. I heard the band back then and have seen this clip numerous times. Never get tired of it.

[@BassmanII]

On the piccolo is Buffalo, NY Jazz Legend Bobby Militello.

[@Dannyaudio69]

The best

[@porcaro4ever]

Dude tell me that Gordon Johnson didn't list RIP up this bass track!!! Absolutely loved him......and his brother Jimmy ain't a slouch either!!

[@bloots23]

agreed

[@vitendogroup8125]

Anyone else see the similarities between Maynard Ferguson face & clothes and mannerisms and Dan Akroyd's Dr Detroit?😆

[@imthebrother]

I agree too...give credit to my man Brian Wood for this awesome clip, you find him on youtube as well under "brassy455" (then "brian740", his old channel @ the time)

[@bobsmith1098]

Beg pardon if it's already been asked... Who is the guitarist? Pretty great solo work on the first open chorus.....