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More music from the BBC and Frank Renton

Frank Renton
 

Friday, 19 April 2013

        

Listen to the Band: 12th June

Frank Renton with classic brass band sounds including the latest CD by the Black Dyke Band

Listen to the Band: 5th June

‘Milestone’ is the new CD by Mark Wilkinson released to mark his 20 years as solo cornet with the Foden's Band. He joins Frank Renton to celebrate the anniversary.

Listen to the Band: 29th May

Frank Renton plays some listeners requests and classic brass sounds

Listen to the Band: 22nd May

Frank Renton features the new CD by Norwegian trumpet star Tine Thing Helseth and welcomes brass band recording specialist Tim Mutum who brings along some favourite archive classics

Listen to the Band: 15th May

Frank Renton plays some classic brass band sounds including the eagerly awaited 20th anniversary CD by Foden's solo cornet player Mark Wilkinson.

        

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