All you guys visiting the forum, how about making a gig this Saturday, you will not be disappoited. You will hear all your favourite Maynard peices with a real Stan Kenton flavour. See below.
The Anchormensemble from Elland, West Yorkshire are proud to present a tribute concert in memory of the life and music of the legendary jazz trumpeter and musician Maynard Ferguson.
The performance is at The Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield on Saturday 19th April, starting at 8.00pmThe Anchormensemble is an all brass ensemble which captures the essence of a Maynard Ferguson performance. Their high octave trumpet section blends with baritone horns and mellophoniums, made famous by the Stan Kenton Orchestra in the 1950’s.
Accompanied by a driving rhythm section, their Maynard Ferguson tribute repertoire includes some "MF" favourites such as Danny Boy, MacArthur Park and Hey Jude all played with that unique Maynard style.
This latest performance comes on the back of an already successful preview performance the Priestley Theatre in Bradford in November 2007, and promises to be a very enjoyable evening..
To book tickets, priced at £10, please call the LBT on 01484 430528