Sir John Dankworth was inspired by Benny Goodman' playing to study clarinet at the Royal Academy: his delightful Suite for Emma was composed for Emma Johnson, former BBC Young Musician of the Year,... more

Giovanni Bottesini was not only among the most famous double bass virtuosos of his time, but he was also a distinguished conductor and composer. Known to some as the Paganini of the double bass, he... more

In 2018 I was delighted to accept the challenge of writing a Christmas song for clarinet and higher voices and decided to set one of my favorite medieval poems, I Sing of a Maiden that is Makeless.... more

12 CDs that take us from 1958 up through the '60s. All of Hank's big '60s hits are here—I've Been Everywhere; Miller's Cave, etc.

This Canadian dreamed of Hawaii ever since his mother played him soothing island songs on guitar when he was a kid. Here's his 1966 Snow in Hawaii LP plus Hawaii-minded tracks from every era of his... more