Jazz Articles about Sentimental Journey Orchestra

Sentimental Journey Orchestra: On the Bandstand

by Jack Bowers
July 26, 2007

Sometimes the name says it all. The Atlanta-based Sentimental Journey Orchestra plays music from the Big Band Era in a pleasant, danceable style. It wouldn't have been out of place On the Bandstand, when big bands held sway throughout the land more than half a century ago.

As it is, the SJO has been on the scene for more than a few years itself, as On The Bandstand, recorded in april 2006, marks its thirtieth anniversary. Any ensemble has to ...