Musical Samples/stanards

I've got my love to keep me warm - irving berlin

You might recognize this from the movie musical "On the Avenue". 

Featuring Reuben Allen on Piano, Jonathan Michel on Bass, Charles Goold on Drums.  

We put this together at the last minute, feeling a need for a beautiful, up-tempo, Festive, and inclusive swing!

Happy Holidays!

What a Wonderful World

By Bob Thiele and George David Weiss

Inspired by the Louis Armstrong version that my father played in car rides through the hills of Kingston, Jamaica and the sense of connection and joy that arises from those memories, and from the joy of making music with this band.

Featuring Reuben Allen on Piano, Jonathan Michel on Bass, Charles Goold on Drums.

you hit the spot

By Alec Wilder, Bill Engvick, Morty Palitz

We just love the way this swings into high tempo right off the bat, and the clever and truthful lyrics that mimic the feeling of falling in love!

Featuring Reuben Allen on Keys, Jonathan Michel on Bass, Charles Goold on Drums, yours truly on Vocals