This issue's articles include:

Harry Sparnaay 1944-2017

Harry Sparnaay, godfather of the bass clarinet passed away on 12 December 2017. His international family of fellow bass clarinettists pay tribute to him

His international family of fellow bass clarinettists pay tribute to him

Annelien van Wauwe

The Belgian clarinettist whose participation in the BBC New Generation Artists scheme brought her to the attention of a global audience

Stephanie Reeve

Croatian clarinet concertos

Only eight Croatian clarinet concertos have so far been written.

Kristine Dizon

Michael Brecker

A look back at the life and career of Michael Brecker who remains a highly influential saxophonist 11 years after his death

Kenneth Morris

Bob Wilber

The American clarinettist, saxophonist and band leader turns 90 this year

David Poulter

Clarinet champion

A reflection on winning the RAF's biggest music competition

Sabina Heywood

Musical muscle

Arto Vainio leads an unusual double life as the Finnish National Opera's bass clarinettist and a seriously committed body builder

Michael Pearce