TonyZ wrote:I get to listen to lots of young trumpeters these days, and they don't even know who Maynard is. When I was a kid, it was Maynard and Bill Chase that we had for playing inspiration. Every trumpet kid I knew was working hard to have that sound and that range. There are no real trumpet inspirations for kids outside the classical realm anymore. None with that kind of panache, anyhow. Maurice Andre said that Maynard was the best trumpeter that he knew! Say what you will about MF, but his legacy is long, and he will be missed!
Nice writing Tony. I know this is a tuba board and all.......and I know I have already replied on this thread........BUT, this news really stinks.
May Maynard's music live on. And to all trumpet players - keep trying. Maybe some day there will be another. HA.
Man, sad, sad day...I was lucky to see and meet Maynard earlier this spring when he and his big band came through Arkansas. Man, I was blow away even though Maynard wasn't like he used to be...but, he still could squel and play loud. I skipped orchestra rehearsal to go see it and I really made the conductor mad...I told him "this is probably the only time in my life that I'll get to see/meet Maynard..." I just never thought that I would be right so soon though.......
Well, at least I got to see the man play a couple of years. I remember it being a great concert. It was the first time I had seen a real professional big band. I guess it's fitting that the shirt I bought that night, (and still wear,) is black.
Maynard was one of my heroes along with Louis Armstrong and Al Hirt.
All three of these guys never stopped playing in their old age but found a way to press on. Good for them. Good for us.
