The Tony Lewis Swing Orchestra is a twenty piece big band dedicated to preserving the classic American big band sound. From Miller's String of Pearls to Ferguson's Maria, from Woody Herman to Henry Mancini, TLSO is focused on accesible music that can be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of people. More than any other Central Ohio band, TLSO will give any social occasion class and elegance with the sound and feel of the big band era.

If dancing is your thing, the TLSO has exactly the show you need. Rumbas, cha-chas, foxtrots, whatever your favorites are, you're sure to find an opportunity for dancing at a Tony Lewis performance. Special engagements are available for dance clubs and studios in and around Central Ohio as well.

The band features five trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, and a complete five piece rhythm section. Membership of the band includes many talented veteran players who have been a fixture of the local jazz scene for decades. As professional musicians The Tony Lewis Swing Orchestra takes great pride in providing an unsurpassed musical experience. TLSO delivers a level of excitement and energy that will be long remembered.



For smaller venues and events where you need a more intimate feel, The Uptown Jazz Revue is perfect for most any occasion. With an unmatched repertoire and top shelf musicians, The Uptown Jazz Revue is a flexible group, able to tailor not only the song selections, but the size and composition of the band to suit your needs.

Starting with the smallest and most intimate arrangement of the band - piano, guitar, bass, and drums...The Revue can be scaled up to meet your needs. From the addition of a vocalist or saxophonist, all the way to incorporating a full horn section featuring trumpet, trombone, alto and tenor saxophones, The Uptown Jazz Revue guarantees not only a refined and professional performance, but one that is unforgettable.





The Tony Lewis Swing Orchestra is available for anniversaries, awards nights, bachelor and bachelorette parties, banquets, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, birthdays, casino nights, celebrations, Christmas parties, clubs, community events, conventions, corporate functions, country clubs, dinner dances, festivals, fraternity events, fund raisers, graduation parties, grand openings, hotels, picnics, private parties, restaurants, reunions, sorority events, and weddings. We're also open to bookings for jingles, movie and television soundtrack, studio sessions, and general recording work. TLSO is currently scheduling shows for the winter/holiday season of 2010-11. For further information or to schedule an event, please contact our director via email at cosb.director@gmail.com.