| I feel very fortunate to have heard Maynard play at the Blue Note in New York City last month. I'm glad that I had taken the opportunity to hear him because you never know when will be the last time that you get to hear a true musical artist perform live. I go to concerts in the City with that thought in mind.
About three years ago in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, I got to play the opening act with the River Street Stompers (they have a new name now) for Maynard Ferguson. It was truly a night that I will never forget!
Since that time, I had moved to Brooklyn and got to hear him last summer and this summer in the City. Maynard was so kind to me and he had signed his autograph.
My days of childhood echo remembrances of Maynard as I had listened to him as a teenager, trying to imitate his playing. He remains one of my favorite players.
He remains in my heart and his spirit will live on.
Janell
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Janell Carter |