Frank Renton: Still Listening to the Band - Ep 24
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A Musical Americana
Brass Band Columbus formed in 1984 by Paul Droste are considered by many to be the fathers of the brass band culture in America. They feature in a classic Sousa March, in this, a programme of music from, or about, the USA. The Brass Band of Central Florida were always hot favourites for the US Open title with their bright and innovative programming, that was until a new band was formed in Kansas when Fountain City Brass Band proved to be real rivals. Music from Hollywood, all the energy and excitement of Broadway and of course, a little jazz, all play their important part in this slice of musical Americana.
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