SALVADOR BROTONS
Brotons: Music for Wind Band Barcelona Symphonic Band (Banda Municipal de Barcelona) / Salvador Brotons (Condutor) [ Naxos Wind Band Classics / CD - released 2/Feb/2015 ] The acclaimed conductor and composer Salvador Brotons is renowned for his music for symphonic band. It was Rebroll (Rebirth), a symphonic poem in one movement inspired by contemporary events, which first earned him international recognition. |
THE BEST OF LONDON
The Best of London (Incls 'London Transport Suite', The Westminster Waltz', 'London Again Suite' & 'St. Paul's Suite') BBC Concert Orchestra / Royal Philharmonic / Bournemouth Symphony / Royal Artillery / Band Royal Ballet Sinfonia / etc [ Naxos / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] A rousing collection of music evoking Britain's capital city in all its pomp and glory. CD 1 takes the listener on a nostalgic journey though British light music from Sullivan to Farnon, whilst CD 2 embraces traditional classical music from all eras. |
Bedouin Jerry Can Band
Coffee Time [ 30IPS Music / CD - released 18/Jan/2008 ] "...an infectious blend of clattering rhythms and rousing choruses, interspersed with more subtle melodies."- Songlines Magazine ('Top of the World' selection for December 2007). |
Beeston Pipe Band
Amazing Grace - Pipes and Drums of Scotland [ Arc / CD - released 1/Aug/2013 ] Rousing and uplifting marches, airs, strathspey, hornpipes etc. played with style and gusto by the Beeston & District Pipe Band Society. Formed in 1965, the band proudly wears the ancient MacDonald tartan. |
Ben Miller Band
Any Way, Shape Or Form [ New West Records / CD - released 5/Aug/2014 ] Combining the urgency of rock and roll, the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music into a unique musical stew they dub "Ozark Stomp," Ben Miller Band released its first album for... |
Ben Miller Band
Any Way, Shape Or Form (LP) [ New West Records / LP - released 16/Sep/2014 ] Combining the urgency of rock and roll, the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music into a unique musical stew they dub "Ozark Stomp," Ben Miller Band released its first album for... |
Ben Miller Band
Choke Cherry Tree [ New West Records / CD - released 26/Jan/2018 ] On the new record Choke Cherry Tree, the Ben Miller Band has taken another step forward in both style and content. With lyrics ranging from irreverent to introspective, offering views on American history and the the societal issues of today, the band... |
Ben Miller Band
Choke Cherry Tree (LP) [ New West Records / LP - released 26/Jan/2018 ] Digipak On the new record Choke Cherry Tree, the Ben Miller Band has taken another step forward in both style and content. With lyrics ranging from irreverent to introspective, offering views on American history and the the societal issues of today,... |
Benny Andersson Band
Story of a Heart [ Universal Music U.K. / CD - released 6/Jul/2009 ] 'Story of a Heart' is an album which returns to the musical roots of ABBA legend Benny Andersson and includes the first new pop composition written with his ABBA song writing partner Björn Ulvaeus in 15 years. |
JOHN GAY
The Beggar's Opera (complete) Bob Hoskins, Sarah Walker, Charles Daniels, Adrian Thompson / The Broadside Band / Jeremy Barlow [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 11/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1700-1760) - 'I have never heard, and can't imagine, better performances ... A delightful performance of this timeless opera' (American Record Guide) |
The Beta Band
The Three EPs (20th Anniv. Remaster) 2LP/CD [ Because / 2 LP - released 19/Oct/2018 ] Arguably one of the most acclaimed and loved bands of the past 20 years, by both fans and their musical peers alike, The Beta Band formed in St. Andrews, Scotland, in 1996. Innovative and singular, their unique musical and aesthetic approach to... |
The Big Ben Banjo Band
Strummin' On The Old Banjo [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 10/Feb/2017 ] The concept of a 'family sing song' may nowadays seem positively antique - but in the pre-rock 'n' roll, pre-TV early 1950s, gathering together and belting out a ditty or two was a regular weekend occurrence for any family with a piano or record... |
Billy Cotton And His Band
Follow The White Line [ CD ] |
BUXTEHUDE
Scandinavian Cantatas Bine Bryndorf (organ) / Theatre of Voices / TOV Band / Paul Hillier [ DACAPO SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 27/Jan/2011 ] "[Theatre of Voices] breathe new life into this stimulating but neglected 17th-century repertoire, aided by the splendidly crisp TOV band. Soprano Else Torp, countertenor William Purefoy and bass Jakob Bloch Jespersen shine among the singers. Highly... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Symphonic Brass Black Dyke Band, Nicholas Childs [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "With the wide appeal of these popular scores and the exceptional standard of the performances from the Black Dyke Band I can see significant interest and many subsequent converts to brass band music being generated by this disc." |
PETER GRAHAM
Graham: Force of Nature Black Dyke Band, Nicholas Childs [ Naxos / CD - released 24/Nov/2023 ] Winner of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association's Ostwald Award for composition, Peter Graham is one of the leading brass band composers of his generation. |
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
Black Dyke Plays Rossini John Foster Black Dyke Mills Band / Peter Parkes (conductor) [ Chandos Brass / CD - released 1/Feb/1992 ] Chandos Brass now at a special price |
SCOTTISH PIPES & DRUMS
From The Highlands - The Best of Scottish Pipes & Drums The Black Watch, The Scots Guards, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band [ ABC Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2011 ] Bagpipes en masse accompanied by drums can send a shiver down the spine like few other musical forms. |
Blues Band
Back For More / Fat City [ Beat Goes On / 2 CD - released 23/Aug/2010 ] |