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Death of former Foden's trombone stalwart

4BR informed of death of former Foden's trombone player Arthur Breeze.

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4BR has been informed of the death of former Foden’s trombone player Arthur Breez.

Arthur joined Foden’s in the 1970s before finishing his playing days as a respected musician in amateur orchestras. He was 71.

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