Hal Smith is the Maestro!! Check out this Chicago swing album featuring TSO members Hal Smith on drum set & Jonathan Doyle on clarinet! Make sure to check out all Hal's projects!!! He's Solid Gold!!!! Thrift Set Orchestra
Albanie Falletta's 2nd album!!! So beautiful!!! Featuring many TSO members: Albanie on guitar and vocals, David Jellema on cornet, Jonathan Doyle on clarinet, Ryan Gould on bass, and Hal on drums!! Thrift Set Orchestra
The Oxblood Melodians feature TSO members: David Jellema on cornet/clarinet, Lyon Graulty on clar/tenor, Mark Gonzales on trombone, Westen Borghesi on banjo, Jonathan Doyle on bass sax, and Hal Smith! Thrift Set Orchestra
The laid-back groove of the Brooks Prumo Orchestra hits the sweet spot. This is fine swing without any try-hard hype. The studio mix is balanced, and it hops and slides like music should (unlike some other contemporary jazz). "Out of Nowhere" is outstanding: inspired arrangement, knockout playing, genuine emotion. The vocal numbers get better with every listen, and "Blue Lester" has about it a certain sunburn-on-your-skin mint julep nighttime ease. jakespatz