Stomp Your Stuff
Turtle Bay, 2026
9/10
This first album from Oliver-Smith Incomparables turns ‘20s melodies into lively, hard swinging, contemporary fun across these 13 energetic selections.
The title track opens with plenty of retro spirit, where Hal Smith’s frisky drums suit the lively winds, and “Bucktown Blues” follows with Colin Hancock’s rich cornet and Andy Schumm’s playful clarinet adding much playfulness to the affair.
In the middle, “Honey Babe” makes great use of Andrew Oliver’s warm piano amid T.J. Muller’s lively cornet and well timed vocals, while “29th And Dearborn” benefits from Jacob Alspach’s strategic guitar via the soft versus loud gestures.
Arriving near the end, “Original Chinese Blues” will get you on the dance floor with its frisky mood and Dan Anderson’s charming tuba, and “Cafe Capers” exits with Alspach’s meticulous banjo complementing the ragtime spirit.
Oliver-Smith Comparables transport us back to simpler times, when hiding in a speakeasy with your pals was a regular night out, and their nods to Jelly Roll Morton’s spirit lives on with incredible dynamics.
Travels well with: Hannah Gill- I Like The Sunrise; Jun Iida- Bellflower