The Keystone Wind Ensemble conducted by Jack Stamp with James Houlik: 20-bit premiere recording of Ward's Saxophone Concerto. Also: Antiphony for Winds, Four Abstractions, and Fiesta Processional. 20-bit digital!

Citadel recordings were recorded with minimal mikes and special equipment by noted engineer Bruce Leek and are performed by The Keystone Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jack Stamp. Audiophiles who cherish the late '50s and early '60s Mercury Living Presence LPs of The Eastman Wind Ensemble conducted by Frederic Fennell will know (or want to know) about this similar block-buster series - all digitally recorded in 20 or 24 bit!

"Not to be missed... contains many first recordings..." - Fanfare

Musicians:
Music For Winds
Keystone Wind Ensemble
Jack Stamp, conductor

Selections:
Robert Ward (1917- )
Night Fantasy
1. Fanfare for Durham
2. Prairie Overture
3. Night Fantasy
4. Antiphony For Winds
5. Concerto For Tenor Saxophone and Band
    Scored for band by Robert Leist, James Houlik, guest soloist
Four Abstractions for Band
6. Jagged Rhythms in Fast Tempo
7. Color Masses and Luminous Lines in Dark Blue
8. Curves and Points of Light in Motion
9. Interweaving Lines

10. Fiesta Processional
11. Fantasia for Brass Choir and Timpani

Total Time: 66:01
DDD 20-bit Digital Recording
Recorded in the presence of the composer.