Grenadier Guards - The World Of The Military Band (CD 1997)

This must regarded as a military band performance at its very best. The compilation was issued in 1997, made up from recordings conducted by the late Colonel Rodney Bashford in 1963 and 1977 with an additional three tracks from 1975, under Major Peter Parkes.
The recording quality is quite the equal of the performances; all tracks originally analogue but outstandingly reissued in digital. It would be invidious to select any tracks on which to pass comment since all are of an extremely high calibre, guaranteeded to delight the mosty critical listener.
The only note of reproof must be aimed at Decca who have illustrated the front cover with a striking photograph of the Coldstream Guards Band, albeit preceded by a Grenadier Drum Major.
Excellent fare!