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Boxing Day bash for Baker

Black Dyke star set for Boxing Day outing in Luxembourg.

Baker
 

After nearly 13 years absence, Black Dyke trombonist Brett Baker returns to Luxembourg to perform as guest soloist with the Brass Band du Conservatoire Esch-sur-Alzette in their annual Boxing Day concert.

Programme

Guy Conter will conduct the band in a programme that will see Brett perform 'Dance Sequence' by Gareth Wood, 'Fantastic Polka' by Arthur Pryor and 'Silent Night' arranged by Barry Gott.

Guy Conter is a close friend and talented musician, and I know I will enjoy working with him over the Christmas period building up to what is always a fantastic concertBrett Baker

Close friend

Brett told 4BR: "I'm really looking forward to meeting up with my old friends in Esch. Guy Conter is a close friend and talented musician, and I know I will enjoy working with him over the Christmas period building up to what is always a fantastic concert on the Bank Holiday."

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