Maynard Ferguson (78)

I heard of his death on the news tonight. He had significance to Montreal, as he was also a native.

I bought a CD of his songs years ago, This is Jazz 16. I only saw the numeral much later; at first I thought this was one performer who thought too much of themselves. I know better now.

One thing I learved tonight that was a surprise: he composed the songs we know from Rocky.

Tags: jazz legend,Maynard Ferguson, Rocky.