Solo's & Fantaisies for Cornet

Imagine yourself at a Victorian musicale listening to the cornet soloist of the local Village Brass Band that plays on Sunday afternoons in the park gazebo. This album, "Victorian Treasures Solos and Fantasies for Cornet with Piano Accompaniment by Eminent Composers", captures the flavor of that turn of the 20th century music. The cornetist would display virtuosity with selections and similar compositions like those found on this album. The predominant musical form of the 19th century - the theme and variations - played a major role in the the soloist's repertoire along with the ever popular Stephen Foster songbook. Though conceived over a hundred years ago, the music is timeless.

Christmas; the Joy and Spirit

Christmas music performed by brass instruments is as traditional as the Christmas tree. Sammy Nestico arranged and composed unique music for the holiday season and the New Jersey Brass Quintet recorded it for everyone to enjoy. This album helps to set the tone for a festive holiday season of trimming a tree or wrapping a present.