Reviewed by Stephen Luff

The Brass Band Of Central Florida have performed at The British Open Brass Band Championships, The Brass On Sunday Gala concert and The Brass in Concert Championship amongst others. The title of the album means a collection of miscellaneous things. This is certainly true! The album opens with "Heroic Fanfare", a tribute to the heroes of 11th September 2001 followed by a Spanish dance for a single couple "Fandango"! Highlights for me include the energetic and vibrant "Give It One", written for trumpet virtuoso Maynard Ferguson and the live concert performance of "Trolley Song" using a arrangement originally for Buddy Rich featuring (as you would expect) great drum playing (Rich Sweat). I also enjoyed "Nessun Dorma" which instead of a tenor features a soprano cornet. . . and it works brilliantly! This album demonstrates how versatile a brass band can be.

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