Recorded in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust and masterminded by John Ward, the Reg Vardy band here pays affectionate tribute to the music of Dean Goffin with a varied and fascinating programme.

The CD places the classics of 'Rhapsody in Brass' and 'My Strength, My Tower' alongside a selection of lesser known works and hymn tune meditations that provide further evidence of Goffin’s creative and technical mastery. 

Tracks:

1. My Strength, My Tower, Dean Goffin, adapted Brian Bowen
2. Tylney Hall, Dean Goffin
3. The Compassionate Christ, Dean Goffin
4. Victorious, Dean Goffin, Richard Martin (Cornet)
5. Neapolis, Dean Goffin
6. Symphony of Thanksgiving, Dean Goffin
7, Crusaders, Dean Goffin
8. Lift Up Your Heart, Dean Goffin
9. Shepherd's Carol, Dean Goffin, arr. Kenneth Downie
10. Alderney, Dean Goffin
11. Rhapsody in Brass, Dean Goffin
12. Wonderful Healer, Dean Goffin

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Ray Farr and the Reg Vardy Band present "Cool". This CD features arrangements of music in a Jazz and easy listening style. Recorded in January 2005 With guest soloists Mark Nightingale, Steve Waterman and Natalie Farr.

Full Track Listing:

1. It's Just Talk, Pat Metheny arr. Ray Farr, Mark Nightingale (Trombone), 4.49
2. Minuano, Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays arr. Ray Farr, Mark Nightingale (Trombone) and Steve Waterman (Trumpet), 5.35
3. Girl Talk, Neil Hefti arr. Ray Farr,     3.44
4. On My Own, Claude-Michelle Schonberg arr. Ray Farr, Natalie Farr (Vocal), 2.57
5. I Say a Little Prayer, Burt Bacharach arr. Ray Farr, 2.55
6. The First Circle, Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays arr. Ray Farr, Steve Waterman (Trumpet), 8.05
7. You Raise Me Up, Rolf Lovland arr. Ray Farr, 4.55
8. The Cup of Life, Robi Rosa arr. Ray Farr, Steve Waterman (Trumpet), 3.05
9. We've Only Just Begun, Paul Williams and Roger Nichols arr. Ray Farr, Mark Nightingale (Trombone), 2.41
10. Recado Bossa Nova, Luiz Antonio and Djalma Ferreira arr. Ray Farr, Mark Nightingale (Trombone), 3.13
11. Over the Rainbow, Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg arr. Ray Farr, Natalie Farr (Vocal), 3.52
12. Like Always, Larry Ramos arr. Ray Farr, Mark Nightingale (Trombone), 2.21
13. Schindler's List, John Williams arr. Ray Farr, 3.42
14. A Taste of Honey, Bobby Scott and Ric Marlow arr. Ray Farr, 2.29
15. Alabamy Bound, Trad arr. Ray Farr, 3.32

Total CD playing time: 58.20

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Brass Band enthusiasts will need no introduction to Alan Catherall. His arrangements are played the length and breadth of the country. Recorded in July 2003 this CD showcases 20 of Alan's finest arrangements.

1. Bombasto, O R Farrer, 2:17
2. Yellow Submarine, John Lennon, 4:09
3. Ave Maria, Schubert (Bryan Tait, Principal Cornet), 4:04
4. It's a Sin, Tennant/Lowe, 4:07
5. Mr. Jums, Chris Hazell, 2:29
6. Seventy Six Trombones; Meredith Wilson, 3:02
7. Tara's Theme, Max Steiner, 3:41
8. Le Coq D'or, Rmsky-Korsakov, 3:23
9. Song of the Seashore, (Paul Robinson, Euphonium), 3:52
10. In The Pink, Henry Mancini, 3:45
11. Tocatta, J S Bach, 4:21
12. Batman, Danny Elfman, 3:29
13. Softly as I Leave You, Alfred De Vita, 3:11
Euphonium Duetists: Paul Robinson & Dan Cox
14. My Funny Valentine, Richard Rodgers, 3:59
15. Oklahoma; Richard Rodgers, 2:58
16. Ruby Tuesday, Jagger/Richard, 4:21
17. Autumn Leaves, Kosma/Prevert, 3:16
Flugel Trio: Joanne Winspear, Nicola Williamson & Bob Temple
18. Born Free, John Barry, 4:04
19. On The Track, Jack Simpson (Anne Armstrong, Xylophone), 2:30
20. Great Gate of Kiev, Mussorgsky, 5:47

Total Playing Time: 74:25

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George Allan

This CD features Marches by the North East's very own March writing genius.

Tracks Include: The Wizard and Knight Templar.

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