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Maynard Ferguson, famed Rocky trumpeter, dies at 78
Maynard Ferguson, renowned high note trumpeter who inspired decades of jazz and pop with Stan Kenton roots and a Rocky theme hit, died August 23 in Ventura California from kidney and liver failure due to abdominal infection. He was 78. His career spanned classical and jazz, with a 1971 MacArthur Park instrumental and a 1977 Rocky theme album reaching charts. He was celebrated for fiery virtuosity and a larger-than-life stage presence.
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