 At the time of Adams’ death in 2003, plans were being made for the Onward's first recording session in 25 years.Those plans have now come to fruition as a result of the efforts of snare-drummer Kurt Nicewander, a member of the Onward Brass Band for 14 years and entrusted by Adams with the responsibility of ensuring that the Onward's rich heritage be kept alive.Accordingly, he assembled a stellar group of musicians, a few of whom had prior experience with the band, to make this recording.