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Dizzy Gillespie mute in original case
with handwritten note from Dizzy to Maynard giving it as gift.

Dear Maynard,
This is the only one I have besides the one I use.
But I can't find the felt tip, nor the cup that goes in the end.
I think Giardinelli can fix it. Much love Dizzy
Image of Dizzy and Maynard

THE FIBRE CASES AND THE BIRTH OF THE BRIT BAND.

The music cases story is the story of the British band... Maynard took this group of rag tag guys
that were Ernie Garside’s practice band and made it into the famous MF Brit band. . . . .

Trumpet 1 - Trumpet 2 - Trumpet 3 -  Trombone 1 - Trombone 2 - Tenor 1 - Tenor 2
Alto - Bari - Piano - Bass - Drums 
They all have music in them.

1982
Maynard Ferguson's Personal Datebooks

1976
Maynard Ferguson's Personal Datebook

Maynard's Passports 1962 and 1990

Date of issue 1962 - was "renewed" in '72
Full of stamps and visas from his constant touring
around the world. Really fun to go through!

Down Beat Magazine1959

Maynard Ferguson and Flo on the cover!
This is a prized item that Maynard treasured. Being on the cover of Down Beat was great!
Being on the cover with Flo was priceless.

Columbia Records Vinyl Masters for
"Chameleon Album" (3 of 3)
Image of Chameleon album Cover

Studio session listening copy covered in great handwriten notes:

"SUPERBONE ... Bring up MF and Bruce on first head"
"CHAMELEON... Wrong tenor solo (Should be snake dance solo)"
Click to enlarge the photos and read more of the text.

Produced by Teo Macera June 10th and 11th 1974
Maynard would bring takes home from the studio to listen to at home.

Kiwanis Club Montreal Certificates of Merit
"Band Boy" MF - 12/23/1938
Certificate of Merit - 12/15/1941

Maynard loved to show these awards to everyone. He loved being in the Kiwanis Boy's Club and kept the certificates on his office wall at home. When Maynard was about 8 years old his father found out that the local Kiwanis boys club was going to have a band for underprivileged boys. Maynard's father went and asked if his 2 sons could play with the band, but because they were not "underprivileged" MF's father insisted on paying for both of his son's uniforms and instruments. The two boys were accepted and this was the beginning of Maynard's recognition. The certificate is signed by Capt H.G. Jones. A man who would go on to have a profound effect on Maynard's life. Capt HG Jones discovered Maynard at The Kiwanis Club, and by the age of 10, Maynard was the (lead) trumpet and mascot for the Military band, marching out in front of the band and playing powerful trumpet leads whilst marching for miles in freezing temperatures. Maynard recalled that Capt HG jones was probably the best teacher he ever had. Many, including Maynard, guess that this is where he got his powerful stamina.

1951
Downbeat Readers Poll Award

"Maynard Ferguson Trumpet First Place"

1993
IAJE Hall of Fame Award
(International Association of Jazz Educators)

"Presented to Maynard FergusonFor his total dedication to jazz,jazz education and IAJE"

The Order of Canada Honors Maynard in 2004
This award was the one for which Maynard was most proud.
Photo of Maynard receiving medal

The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in
various fields of human endeavor.

Included with this award are the following
- a red and white medal,
- 2 books of the order of Canada
- 2 invitations to the Ceremony From Honorable Governor of Central of Canada
and his excellence John Ralston Saul

MF Handwritten Letter, RE: Leverkusener.
A personal handwritten diary entry Maynard wrote to himself and signed.

That reads:

"No sound check, no video rehearsal, no check in, no shower, no shave, no lunch , no dinner! …Hit Time. 'Get It To Go' and the magic starts! ...And in the words of Willie Maiden: 'Oh Yeah!That's why we go through all the pillage ...Its The Music.' "
Signed Maynard.

1978 Grammy Nomination for Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky)
From the Conquistador Album

Gold Album Ceremony at Columbia Records
Rocky Cartoon of Maynard
Press Clipping 1977

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Gifts from His Majesty The King of Thailand

Image of Maynard receiving gift from His Majesty
Image of Maynard, His Majesty and Denis Diblasio

Image 1 and 2
1 book set "The Story of MAHAJANAKA"
And medal of appreciation and traditional Thai silk fabric

Image 3
Book of His Majesty's original compositions.
As many know, his Majesty is an accomplished musician who loves to do all night "Jam Sessions" with
jazz musician's from around the world. Maynard and His Majesty had great respect for each other.

Also included in photograph are two other pins given to Maynard on separate occasions; all were
given to Maynard during private audiences and midnight "Jam Sessions" with His Majesty.

Letter from The White House
signed by President George W. Bush 10/09/2003

"...You have brought heart, energy and joy to the American music scene,
and all of America is a richer place because of you and your music."

The Maynard Ferguson Newsletters

Fanadicts for Ferguson, the first MF Fan Club newsletter was created in the 1970’s and later became the MF Newsletter, continuing to print until it’s last edition in 2007, after Maynard’s passing. Included in the collection are copies (some numerous, some a few) of newsletters released throughout the decades, and original art, text and drafts from various issues. Included in the newsletters were interviews with Maynard, band members, fans, reviews, itineraries, and many photos. A history of all that happened in the band’s world for 30 years.
The following are only a small sample of the newsletters in the collection.

The White Jumpsuit - Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

The Album cover of "It's My Time"
Vintage Maynard in Concert
Maynard in the Recording Studio

Blue velvet vest
Gorgeous gold embroidery Maynard wore this for many years

Vintage Maynard Conducts Band
Vintage Maynard plays flugel wearing vest

2 Vintage YSL Rive Gauche flowered print stage shirts

Wearing shirt Maynard "The Vampire" clowns around.
Maynard with Ernie Garside and friends
Close-up of red shirt
Close-up of black shirt

Maynard's Tuxedo

Tux shirt and tie
Maynard speaks into microphone
Maynard playing Firebird

Maynard Ferguson & Flo Ferguson's Personalized Golf Bags & Clubs - Vintage
Walter Maynard Ferguson Wildwood Golf & Country Club

Maynard and Flo got to know each other at Riviera Country Club playing golf in the early 1950’s. Flo loved the game and they fell in love on the golf course. On a rainy day in April, when they could not play, they decided to get married instead. These are personalized clubs made for them by a dear friend and golf pro, Ronnie Ward, from the Wildwood Country Club, New Jersey.