Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra
1 upcoming show.
Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra is a 20‑piece all‑star ensemble from the West Coast that blends Jamaican jazz with big‑band arrangements. The group draws on the legacy of the Skatalites and the swing era, creating a unique sound that has attracted attention in the U.S. and abroad. Their music features a large horn section and a mix of ska, reggae, and jazz influences. The band has released several albums, including a 2023 holiday record titled Bluebeat Holiday.
Reviews & press
- Duff Guide to Ska ↗ — “After releasing two Skatalites tribute albums, the magnificent Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra--an incredibly gifted platoon of ska and jazz musicians.”
- Duff Guide to Ska ↗ — “While Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra's previous releases have been focused almost exclusively on covers of classic Skatalites cuts, this new digital single...”
- Music You Need To Hear ↗ — “Here is an impressively authentic-sounding ska coming to us from Los Angeles, California (my hometown). The Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra boast of combining Jamaica’s greatest contribution to t”