Brett Baker is looking forward to his first solo recital of 2008 to close this seasons Hawth Brass Festival in Crawley in March.

Piano accompaniment

He will be using the occassion to perform pieces from his most recent CD 'The World of the Trombone' as well as pieces from his previous release with piano in 2004, 'Meditation'. He will appear with Fenella Haworth-Smith who accompanied Brett on both solo recordings.

This is the first time I have played as a soloist at the festival as opposed to playing here with Black Dyke, and I am pleased to be able to feature pieces from my new CDBrett Baker

CD features

Brett told 4BR: "This is the first time I have played as a soloist at the festival as opposed to playing here with Black Dyke, and I am pleased to be able to feature pieces from my new CD."

Brett will feature several new compositions at the festival including, Rob Wiffin's 'Shout', Andy Duncan's 'Witches Spell' and Martin Ellerby's 'Chaconne' amongst what he promises will be a varied programme to suit all tastes.