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Out of the envelope - Peter Skellern

Frank Renton presents brass tracks that take the band out of the envelope.

Frank Renton presents a programme inspired by, and indeed dedicated to the memory of Peter Skellern who died last month leaving such a wealth of music. His work with brass bands was exceptional, all great fun, and adventurous. And it's the business of taking the band into musical places it doesn't normally occupy that is the theme of this programme. American jazz guitarist Pat Metheny is reinvented by Eikanger Bjorsvik, House Music Anthems have long been on the programmes of The Fairey Band, and on the CD Summon the Heroes we hear a completely different take on the sound you might expect to hear from a military band.

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Tue 18 Apr 2017 23:30
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Irving Berlin

    Puttin' On The Ritz

    Ensemble: Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Singer: Peter Skellern.
    • Cheek To Cheek.
    • Sony Music.
    • 3.

  • John Barry

    Here's To The Heroes

    • 11.

  • Metheny

    Minuano

    Performer: Eikanger Bjorsvik Band. Music Arranger: Ray Farr. Conductor: Ray Farr.
    • Best By Farr.
    • 13.

  • Williams

    We've Only Just Begun

    Composer: Horatio Nicholls. Performer: Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Performer: Derek Watkins. Music Arranger: Geldard.
    • Stars In Brass.
    • 15.

  • Drummond

    What Time Is Love

    Composer: Cuaty. Composer: Bellowarr. Performer: Fairey BAnd. Music Arranger: Newton.
    • Acid Brass.
    • 10.

  • Peter Skellern

    You're A Lady

    Singer: Peter Skellern. Ensemble: Hanwell Silver Band.
    • 25 Years Of Rock 'N' Roll 1972.
    • Decca Music Corp.
    • 16.

Broadcast

  • Tue 18 Apr 2017 23:30
    91热爆 Radio 2

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