The Annapolis Brass Quintet, founded in 1971, was the first full-time performing brass ensemble in the U.S. The pieces on this CD, mostly written for the group, are some of the strongest and most powerful works ever written for brass. “The Quintet’s sound is not to be missed; the album is a masterclass in blend and balance.” Instrumentalist. “The Annapolis Brass Quintet is an unquestionably superb ensemble. whose meticulous playing, flair, and intonation simply cannot be bettered. The music they have chosen for this recital is all first-rate, and I have no hesitation in giving this CD a very high recomendation – and not only to brass enthusiasts.” Fanfare (David Deboor Canfield)