Here's a message I just received from my dad that I thought I'd share with you all...
This coming Saturday August 23rd will be the second year anniversary of the passing away of our dear friend and colleague Maynard Ferguson. As many of you know the friendship between Maynard, Flo, Thelma and myself extended over 55 years. We were very intimately connected and associated with the Ferguson girls all through the years as well. It was the encouragement and instruction that Maynard gave me to further my ability and chops on the trumpet, which incidentally was my secondary instrument, the first being alto sax and clarinet. On many occasions Maynard invited me to play in the trumpet section. He would always introduce me Dr. Spiro, his dentist, who made his high notes possible!!!.
The four of us had a lot of fun and great memories all through the years at the Newport Jazz Festival and other memorable gigs and scenes throughout the country. I invite you all to share a moment of thought with Thelma and me, this Saturday in remembrance of our friend Maynard and his reunion with Flo.
God bless you all -- Stan
This coming Saturday August 23rd will be the second year anniversary of the passing away of our dear friend and colleague Maynard Ferguson. As many of you know the friendship between Maynard, Flo, Thelma and myself extended over 55 years. We were very intimately connected and associated with the Ferguson girls all through the years as well. It was the encouragement and instruction that Maynard gave me to further my ability and chops on the trumpet, which incidentally was my secondary instrument, the first being alto sax and clarinet. On many occasions Maynard invited me to play in the trumpet section. He would always introduce me Dr. Spiro, his dentist, who made his high notes possible!!!.
The four of us had a lot of fun and great memories all through the years at the Newport Jazz Festival and other memorable gigs and scenes throughout the country. I invite you all to share a moment of thought with Thelma and me, this Saturday in remembrance of our friend Maynard and his reunion with Flo.
God bless you all -- Stan
