An AP wire story says Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau Band and many alumni from previous Ferguson bands will perform, and the event also will include video tributes and speeches from some of the musicians who began their careers in Ferguson's band, About 20 musicians are confirmed so far, including Wayne Bergeron, Denis DiBlasio, Mike Dubaniewicz, Carl Fischer, Chip McNeill, Peter Olstad, Reggie Watkins and Steve Wiest, and up to 35 are expected to participate, according to Steve Schankman, Ferguson's friend and manager and the organizer of the performance. Fans are being directed to Ferguson's official site for the latest information on additions to the show.
Proceeds from the concert will go to a scholarship fund set up at UMSL in Ferguson's name at UMSL. Fans who would like to honor Ferguson's memory are being asked to donate to the scholarship fund. You can send contributions via check or money order to:
"Maynard Ferguson Music Scholarship"Donations may also be made online here. Follow the link and click on "Make a Gift". Then, choose "Maynard Ferguson Scholarship" in the Gift Designation drop-down menu.
University of Missouri – St. Louis
C/O Dr. Dixie Kohn
8001 Natural Bridge Road
407 Woods Hall
St. Louis, MO. 63121
Tickets for the tribute concert are priced from $25 to $50 and are available at the TouPAC box office, by calling 314-516-4949 or toll free at 866-516-4949, or online here.
UPDATE, 8/29/06, 5:15 p.m. - I've just had a look at the message board on Maynard's site, and it would appear that fans will be coming in from all over the country for this show. If you're seriously interested in attending, you might do well to order your tickets now
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