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High Peak of performance in aid of Adoo

The latest CD in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust has been completed.

High Peak
  The new CD will feature music from the great Eric Ball.

The sessions for the latest recordings in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust were completed last weekend at Wood Green Salvation Army in London.

It is the fifth recording undertaken for the Trust since 2011 and features the Enfield Citadel Band performing both SA and contesting compositions by Eric Ball, including 'The Kings of Kings', 'Song of Courage', 'Sunset Rhapsody' and the title track 'High Peak'.

Deep respect

Deputy Bandmaster and principal trombone, Andrew Justice told 4BR: "It was great to be back in the recording studio and to have the chance to help our good friend, Clarence.

We have deep respect for the music of Eric Ball and it was a great thrill to feature some of his little-heard music as well as some classic standards."

Yamaha performance artist, Kirsty Abbotts became the latest in the line of world class brass band soloists to record for Clarence Adoo as she recorded Eric Ball's much-loved 'Clear Skies'

Brilliant weekend

Project manager and conductor John Ward added: "This was a brilliant weekend. The band played its heart out and we can't wait to hear how the final edit comes out.

A huge thank you goes to the band, Kirsty and recording producer, Adam Goldsmith for their expertise and commitment to the project."

We have deep respect for the music of Eric Ball and it was a great thrill to feature some of his little-heard music as well as some classic standardsAndrew Justice

Pre-order

'High Peak' will be available in the Autumn and to pre-order in the next few weeks from:

http://www.melodiesforclarence.com/

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