Meegan & Tobin reignite a big band spark on new album 'Keep On Movin''

In an age where music often favours sterile precision over soul, 'Keep On Movin'' bursts forth as a celebration of human energy, where brass, rhythm, and voice collide with infectious verve. Jeff Meegan and David Tobin have crafted a live-wire homage to the exuberance of swing and big band traditions, yet resolutely of the moment.

Recorded at Abbey Road’s legendary Studio 2, the album captures the thrill of musicians interacting in real time. Every trumpet flare, cymbal brush, and drum fill feels immediate, alive, and palpably joyous. Callum Au, Martin Williams, and Charley Harrison’s arrangements strike a rare balance that is detailed, precise, and sophisticated, yet never stiff. Tracks like 'Dance' make it impossible to stay still with each note dancing across the room with playful energy, while Sara Niemietz and Steve Memmolo inject a vocal elegance that feels both timeless and contemporary.

Meegan’s own voice anchors the ensemble as well, adding warmth and human texture amid the bright, soaring horns. There’s a dialogue here between eras, reframed through a 21st-century lens. The album wields history as a tool to deliver optimism and movement in a time when many records retreat into introspection.

Ultimately, 'Keep On Movin'' is a reminder that joy can be intentional, and that big band music still has the power to breathe, excite, and galvanise. For those craving the electricity of live performance and the warmth of real instruments, Meegan and Tobin’s latest offering is both a revival and a revolution, pulsating with life and unshakable confidence.