Mike Holober is a versatile composer and Thought Trains showcases his remarkable talents in many different ways. This collection of original work will stimulate the jazz audience with its innovative stylings. The music is crisp, enjoyable, and understandable.

The songs are highly melodic, and fresh. There are eight songs. Among the songs are "Jump Down, Spin Around," "Big Sky," "Thought Trains," and "Heart of the Matter."

Excellent big band collection. Original!

Big Sky" will delight the jazz audience with its fresh originality. Mike Holober is in top form in this CD collection of big band music

— Lee Prosser
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