Brass Band Podcast

The second of 3 special episodes delving into the world of Brass Band crossover music sees Frank venture into the tricky territory of brass bands and jazz with some great crossover tracks and some stunning arrangements.  Is it brass band jazz if you just put a great soloists in front of the traditional lineup? Is it more satisfying to have a jazz arrangement for the whole band or is it best to make room for soloist already in the band? Duke Ellington said that too much talk just ‘stinks up the place’ so why not just listen and enjoy all of the above.