from Thrift Set Orchestra,
released March 4, 2022
David Jellema (cornet, clarinet)
Mark V. Gonzales (trombone)
Jonathan Doyle (soprano & alto saxophone, clarinet)
Lyon Graulty (tenor saxophone, clarinet) (vocal on #3)
Albanie Falletta (guitar)
Westen Borghesi (tenor banjo)
Ryan Gould (upright bass)
Hal Smith (drums)
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
supported by 69 fans who also own “Snowbound in a Cabin”
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