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In this new series, trumpet virtuoso James Morrison introduces a selection of modern brass music, showcasing all that’s best in the world of brass: modern New Orleans-style street bands playing heavy funk and hip hop, classic big bands and small group jazz, traditional brass bands, quintets and dectets, Balkan, rock, funk, ska and oompah bands – Top Brass has it all.

In this final programme of the series, we hear a Michael Jackson cover from The Youngblood Brass Band, Serbian music from Boban Markovich, as well as electrifying recordings by Eric Miyashiro, the Loudhorns, and Arturo Sandoval, plus a Marvin Gaye classic by the Hot 8 Brass Band.

James takes a look at a special charity that uses brass music and brass instruments to change lives and whole communities in Uganda, with one of their patrons, trumpeter Alison Balsom.

And trombonist Mark Nightingale joins James to celebrate the very special jazz talent that was trombonist Frank Rosolino, with a selection of recordings and insights into Frank’s playing.