New Columbian Brass Band: Trip To Coney Island (A) - Descrip New Columbian Brass Band

Before the television, radio, or even the phonograph, brass and wind bands dotted the American landscape. In 1890, as many as 10,000 bands were active in the United States. During the period 1880-1920, often called the “Golden Age of American bands,” thousands of original works and arrangements for band were published. This fascinating CD features six lively overtures by George Foreman and his New Columbian Brass Band. (Sono Luminus)