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Walter "Maynard" Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard's first idol was trumpeter Harry James and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. He left Montreal at age eighteen with close friend and schoolmate, Oscar Peterson and secured a contract recording session work with RCA Victor's prestigious Jazz division. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957. He was noted for being able to play accurately in a remarkably high register, and for his bands, which served as stepping...

Horace Ferguson is one of the first computerized reggae singers. He has been produced by Prince Jazzbo. .

moondoggie ferguson writes,records and produces largely psychedelic,acoustic,slow- paced mini-epics.The vocal harmonies are etheral and gorgeous.If you love acoustic guitar...give it a listen. .

The Fergusons played their farewell gig in early 2005, marking the end of this four-year five-piece indie rock band. From humble beginnings in a garage in Perth, Western Australia, the band released their first EP in 2001, and by the time they had released their second EP 'Never Too Young To Hitchhike', they had gained critical acclaim, radio airplay around Australia, some big-name supports including The Breeders and The Violent Femmes. With the single 'Everything's Gone Bad' featuring in Triple J's 'Hottest 100', and a stack of WAMI awards under their belt, it was with great sadness that Western Australia...