Episodes
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| 01 | 20250406 | 20250504 (R2) | [LISTEN NOW] Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! |
| 01 | 20250406 | 20250504 (R2) | 
Brass virtuoso James Morrison returns with a brand-new series of Top Brass, featuring brass music in all shapes and sizes, from Jazz and Big Band, to Rock and Pop. In this show, James introduces Jazz from trumpeters Al Hirt and Summer Camargo, Big Band from Cat Anderson, and film music by Erich Korngold, performed by the Vienna Horns. There are covers of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish from Big Smoke Brass and the Old Dirty Brasstards, The Black Dyke Band play a rarely-heard piece by Lennon and McCartney, and Pérez Prado provides the mambo. Plus, funk from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jazz tuba player Ray Draper and British band TRYPL. And original music by the Riot Jazz Brass Band and quartet The Westerlies. Don’t miss the brassiest show on the airwaves – Top Brass!
Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! Brass virtuoso James Morrison with a new series of Top Brass, featuring music from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Summer Camargo, the Black Dyke Band, and the Old Dirty Brasstards.
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| 01 | 20250406 | 20250405 (R2) | Brass virtuoso James Morrison returns with a brand-new series of Top Brass, featuring brass music in all shapes and sizes, from Jazz and Big Band, to Rock and Pop. In this show, James introduces Jazz from trumpeters Al Hirt and Summer Camargo, Big Band from Cat Anderson, and film music by Erich Korngold, performed by the Vienna Horns. There are covers of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish from Big Smoke Brass and the Old Dirty Brasstards, The Black Dyke Band play a rarely-heard piece by Lennon and McCartney, and Pérez Prado provides the mambo. Plus, funk from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Jazz tuba player Ray Draper and British band TRYPL. And original music by the Riot Jazz Brass Band and quartet The Westerlies. Don't miss the brassiest show on the airwaves – Top Brass! Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! Brass virtuoso James Morrison with a new series of Top Brass, featuring music from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Summer Camargo, the Black Dyke Band, and the Old Dirty Brasstards. |
| 02 | 20250413 | 20250511 (R2) | [LISTEN NOW] Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! |
| 02 | 20250413 | 20250511 (R2) |
Brass legend James Morrison introduces an amazing selection of brass music, ranging from classic jazz and big band to contemporary covers of pop and hip hop, and original new music.
Breakdown Brass and the Voodoo Love Orchestra perform innovative covers of Dr Dre and Peggy Lee, the HornHeads put a funky twist on a Dizzy Gillespie favourite, and trumpeter Randy Brecker is featured alongside drummer Antoine Cara. James plays a classic Louis Armstrong recording, and trombonist Dave Steinmeyer goes stratospheric on a big band ballad with the Airmen of Note. Vocalist Eli “Paperboy” Reed is featured with the High and Mighty Brass Band, and the Williams Fairey Band play a classic movie theme.
Plus original new music from trumpeter Sam Ritchie, trombonist Dave Panichi and the bands She’s Got Brass, Gallowstreet, and Young Pilgrims.
Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! Virtuoso brass musician James Morrison introduces a wide selection of brass music in all styles, including funk, hip hop, brass band, jazz and film scores.
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| 02 | 20250413 | 20250412 (R2) | Brass legend James Morrison introduces an amazing selection of brass music, ranging from classic jazz and big band to contemporary covers of pop and hip hop, and original new music. Breakdown Brass and the Voodoo Love Orchestra perform innovative covers of Dr Dre and Peggy Lee, the HornHeads put a funky twist on a Dizzy Gillespie favourite, and trumpeter Randy Brecker is featured alongside drummer Antoine Cara. James plays a classic Louis Armstrong recording, and trombonist Dave Steinmeyer goes stratospheric on a big band ballad with the Airmen of Note. Vocalist Eli “Paperboy” Reed is featured with the High and Mighty Brass Band, and the Williams Fairey Band play a classic movie theme. Plus original new music from trumpeter Sam Ritchie, trombonist Dave Panichi and the bands She's Got Brass, Gallowstreet, and Young Pilgrims. Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! Virtuoso brass musician James Morrison introduces a wide selection of brass music in all styles, including funk, hip hop, brass band, jazz and film scores. |
| 03 | 20250420 | [LISTEN NOW] Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! | |
| 03 | 20250420 |
Brass virtuoso James Morrison introduces an amazing selection of brass music, ranging from classic jazz and big band to contemporary covers of pop and hip hop, and original new music. The Wildfire Brass Band and the Hot 8 Brass Band perform covers of Beyoncé and The Specials, alongside the Vienna Brass Connection’s stunning recording of MacArthur Park. James also plays lots of original new music for brass, from bands such as Danger Goat, the Hackney Colliery Band, and Badcore Horns, and from soloists Jasmine Pigott and Christoph Moschberger. The TenThing Brass Ensemble perform a beautiful arrangement of music by Sally Beamish, and funk trio High Fade add horns! Don’t miss the brassiest show on the airwaves, Top Brass!
Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around. Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! Brass legend James Morrison introduces an amazing selection of brass music, including covers of Beyoncé and The Specials, funk from High Fade, and brilliant original music.
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| 04 | 20250427 | Trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces the brassiest selection of music around Celebrating the wonderful sound of brass! |