Group

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, founded in 1951 by trumpeter Philip Jones, was one of the first modern classical brass ensembles to be formed. The group played either as a quintet or as a ten-piece, for larger halls. It toured and recorded extensively, and numerous arrangements were commissioned, many of which were bequeathed on Jones' death to the library of the Royal Northern College of Music…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
United Kingdom
Founded
1951
Dissolved
1986
Labels
London Records
Deutsche Grammophon
Decca Records
Claves Records
Chandos
Last updated: July 12th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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