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More music and chat from Frank Renton at the BBC

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Tuesday, 05 April 2016

        

Listen to the Band
10th May:

Frank Renton is joined by Tim Mutum for a delve into the archives. They find music to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Yorkshire Imps, formerly the Band of Yorkshire Imperial Metals, and the 40th anniversary of Grimethorpe's soundtrack recording for the Disney film 'Escape From The Dark' with music by Ron Goodwin.

Listen to the Band
3rd May:

Frank Renton has all the news, reviews and classic brass music

Listen to the Band
26th April:

Frank Renton has all the latest news, new release and classic brass tracks

        

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