There's an excellent article about him on the Washington Post website that describes what I'm talking about much better that I can. "Triumph" is an appropriate word. I remember that's what I felt when listening to "Conquistador" (the title track on my parents' album) for the first time.
I had the opportunity to watch him in concert a few years ago; it was in a local high school auditorium. The place was filled mostly with high school-aged boys. Maynard's band was full of a bunch of younger guys too, probably just out of college; it must have been quite an experience for them to tour with someone like Maynard. The concert was pretty much as I expected; Maynard delivered even though he was obviously getting over a cold. My friend remarked that he'd hate to be a high school band director on the next Monday; I'm sure Maynard inspired a lot of kids that night.
I think I'll go dig out some of my Maynard CD's and listen for a while...
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