The Wavendon Festival is a remarkable album that showcases the outstanding talent of the Mike Westbrook Concert Band with Norma Winstone, John Williams, and Imrat Khan. The album features a range of musical styles, from jazz to Indian classical music, and each track is a beautiful and unique exploration of sound.
The album opens with "The Paris Suite," a stunning tribute to the City of Light that features Winstone's ethereal vocals and Williams' masterful guitar work. The track is a beautiful blend of jazz and classical music, with Westbrook's arrangements adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.
The album's standout track is "Love and Understanding," a beautiful ballad that showcases Winstone's incredible vocal range. The track is a beautiful and poignant exploration of the power of love and the human experience, and it is sure to tug at the heartstrings of even the most hardened listener.
Other highlights of the album include "The Cortege," a hauntingly beautiful track that features Imrat Khan's soulful sitar playing, and "The Westbrook Blake," a stunning tribute to the poet William Blake that features some of the album's most intricate and complex arrangements.