The renowned River City Brass Band of Pittsburgh, the only full-time professional brass ensemble in the United States, recently released an album featuring the music of 1965 IUP alumnus, Jim Self.
The album is titled Tour de Force and features six original compositions and one arrangement, all by Self. The River City Brass Band is conducted by James Gourlay, who also appears as soloist on multiple tracks. IUP Professor of Tuba and Euphonium joins Gourlay as a soloist on the band’s recording of Contra-Dictions.