News and Events

Stay up to date on tributes, reissues, tour dates, and milestones celebrating the life and music of Maynard Ferguson, “The Boss of the Brass.”

Upcoming Milestones

August 23, 2026 — 20th Anniversary This year marks two decades since Maynard Ferguson’s passing on August 23, 2006. Look for tribute performances, radio specials, and retrospective features honoring his legacy throughout the year.

May 4, 2028 — 100th Birthday Mark your calendars: 2028 will mark the centennial of Maynard Ferguson’s birth in Verdun, Quebec. Planning for centennial tribute concerts and commemorative releases typically begins well in advance — check back here for details as they’re announced.

Latest Releases

[This section is a placeholder — add current reissues, streaming releases, or archival finds as they’re announced. Past reissues worth noting for reference: Mosaic Records’ 10-CD “Complete Roulette Recordings of the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra” box set, and Omnivore Recordings’ reissues of “Storm” and “Live from San Francisco.”]

Tribute Performances & Tour Dates

[This section is a placeholder — add confirmed dates for tribute bands, alumni reunion concerts, or jazz festival sets featuring Maynard Ferguson’s music/arrangements as they’re scheduled. No confirmed public tour dates were found as of this writing.]

In the Press

[This section is a placeholder — add links to recent articles, interviews with band alumni, or features on Maynard Ferguson’s influence as they’re published.]

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A note on this page: it’s built to be a living page — update the sections above as real news, dates, and releases come in. Two items worth flagging while you’re maintaining the site: maynardferguson.com currently redirects to an unrelated third-party site rather than the official Maynard Ferguson content, and no live tribute-show tour dates are currently listed on major ticketing platforms. Both may be worth checking on.