I did not realize that he had passed away. I used to go see Maynard every few years when he would do the High school tours in the Chicago area. That was in the early seventies, and this guy could play. I saw him at a big shopping mall about 20 years back and he could still pound out the ultra high notes that he was famous for. I talked to him after the concert and shook his hand. The guy was a class act, and loved to talk!
My most favorite records of his was MF Horn #2 and #3, I have an out of print greatest hits on CD that unfortunately is a bit bright, but it sounds good on the right system.
Never had the opportunity to listen to Carnival, but I may have to pick it up over the holidays.
This is a big loss!
