Maynard Ferguson Professions : Musician Born : May 4, 1928 Died : August 23, 2006 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Maynard Ferguson Change is always happening. That's one of the wonderful things about Jazz music. Maynard Ferguson jazz music change I'm a person of change and I must be honest to my artistry and my creativity. That's part of the word 'jazz'... it's an adventure. Maynard Ferguson jazz creativity adventure I remember the night when I was playing at Birdland, and Duke Ellington walked in wearing that cap of his and with all his elegance. The Duke then came backstage, and I was there with my band. That's the one thing I miss. Maynard Ferguson band missing night The day of the great Jazz improviser who doesn't know how to read music is over. Maynard Ferguson great-day jazz music Similar Authors Adam Jones musician Izzy Stradlin musician Bon Scott musician Brad Delp musician Brad Delson musician Brian Eno musician All Authors