This video combines two of my geeky loves: Jazz band and “Star Trek”.
Add to that all of the 70s hair and fashion, and you’ve got a giant sundae of awesomeness with whipped cream and a cherry on it. I just can’t believe they didn’t keep the cameras rolling.
If you want more Maynard Ferguson – and who wouldn’t? – try Chameleon and Shaft. Oh, hell, let’s just make this a Saturday video twofer:
Two words: Valve trombone. It just doesn’t get any better than this.
As much as I really dig Maynard Ferguson, I cringe a little every time I see a valve trombone. Of course, I’ve been playing trombone for 19 years so I’m a little biased.
Maynard Ferguson was awesome. Thanks for the post it brings back some good memories.