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ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW

Jake Sanders & the Midwest All-Stars

Live at Second City Swingout

That’s right, we’re live!

Grab your vinyl + digital copy of the album here for pickup or have it shipped directly to you! OR grab a digital copy over on Bandcamp!

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A Traffic Jam! Swing Production

Traffic Jam! Swing is proud to release our debut album—a live recording that captures the energy, spirit, and joy of swing music today.

Jake Sanders and the Midwest All-Stars: Live at Second City Swingout features original tunes and new arrangements, performed by some of our favorite musicians from across the country.

Featuring:

  • Jake Sanders – Acoustic Guitar

  • Alex Hall – Drums

  • Dave Kosmyna – Trumpet/Cornet

  • Charlie Halloran – Trombone

  • Joel Paterson – Electric Guitar

  • Beau Sample – Bass

  • Jonathan Doyle – Tenor/Clarinet

  • Naomi Uyama – Vocals

  • Eric Schneider – Tenor/Alto/Clarinet

“The results of the craft and camaraderie that went into this music speak for themselves. Sometimes, music created for dancing also makes for the best listening. And thanks to Traffic Jam! Swing, the lightning created by Jake Sanders and The Midwest All-Stars at Second City Swingout has been captured—on wax, if not in a bottle—for your listening, and dancing, pleasure.”

— Ricky Riccardi, Director of Research Collections for the Louis Armstrong House Museum
Two-time GRAMMY-winning author of Stomp Off, Let’s Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong

Jake Sanders & The Midwest All-Stars

Live At Second City Swingout

Album Out Now!

If you pre-ordered, your album will be shipping starting on December 13 and digital albums will also become available that day—you’ll receive a link and code to download your copy from Bandcamp.

Purchase Vinyl + Digital
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Join us for the album release party!

February 7, 2026, 6:30–9 PM

Celebrate the release of Jake Sanders and the Midwest All-Stars Live at Second City Swingout with a one-night-only album launch party at the Traffic Jam! Studio. Jake Sanders will be in attendance, along with special guests, for remarks, an album listening, and a chance to celebrate together.

Free to attend • Limited capacity • RSVP required

RSVP!