Maynard Ferguson – Looking back

This was a long time ago… I stumbled upon some songs. I remember the MF demo when I bought my GAS audio pre-amp and amp from that audio store along Saw Mill Run Blvd., in Pittsburgh…

What I remember more was the live performance of MF and his band, at the Blackhawk High School. I was three rows back, in the school auditorium, but I don’t quite remember when. Must have been the very late 70’s or early 80’s.

I can still hear that piercing trumpet… I also remember him giving all those young musicians a chance… It was a great concert. (And oh, so long ago)

MacArthur Park