Jack Stamp's first brass band composition, From Concrete to Cobblestones, was commissioned by the United States Army Brass Band in 1996.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jack Stamp believes that the best melodies in all music come from folksongs and hymn-tunes, which he frequently sets in his compositions.
Performer Biography
Jack Stamp, the composer, is also a percussionist and plays percussion on this recording.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jack Stamp's interest in brass bands began with his love for British music, particularly works by composers like Holst, Vaughan Williams, and Gordon Jacob.
Composer Biography
Jack Stamp, the composer, holds academic degrees in music education, percussion performance, and wind conducting, but not in composition.
Performer Biography
Steve Ecklund, the solo horn player on this album, previously worked for Honeywell's Aerospace Division, involved in ring-laser gyroscope design.
Recording & Production
This album is one of two recorded by the Lake Wobegon Brass Band during Michael Halstenson's final season as their music director.
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