Scott Hamilton – tenor saxophone | Tim Ray – piano, arranger | Marschall Wood – bass, arranger | Jim Gwin – drums | Bucky Pizzarelli – guitar

‘Licensed to Thrill’ documents a long-standing musical friendship between Donna Byrne and tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton. They have worked together, on and off, for more than ten years, and have often spoken of making a CD together. Guitar legend, Bucky Pizzarelli, has joined Them for several concerts, and each time the chemistry was too good to ignore.
‘Licensed to Thrill’ is a meticulously chosen collection of great American standards, some better known than others, but each one depicts some aspect of Donna Byrne's life; she sings Them All In straightforward, intensely musical fashion, with varied instrumental backings. Thrills abound: Donna's deeply personal interpretations, Scott's fluid obligatos and solos, Bucky's understated rhythm comping and sparkling solo flights, the cohesiveness and subtlety of the trio. Taken together, they make Donna Byrne’s A-Records debut an occasion to cherish.