Most of the songs that they do are covers. Lots of them are Cab Calloway tunes. They do happen to play a few of their own songs. The majority of their own songs are written by their trombone player, Shannon Dailey. He also sings a few of his own.

I saw Big Time Operator perform on New Year's Eve at MGM Studios at Walt Disney World. The Indiana Jones Stunt Show theatre was turned into a 1940's dance club. That is where BTO played. They were absolutely phenominal. They had a true big band sound to them. Warren's vocals are sweet and smooth. They played three sets (9:20pm, 10:40pm, and 12:30am). All three sets were great but the third one was the best of all. By 12:30 the band was as loose as can be. They went crazy. It was great.

I got a chance to see BTO again for the Millenium New Year's Celebration 1999 at MGM Studios. Once again it was awesome! The crowds were bigger this year and the band was at their best. I finally got to meet up with Mike Holguin (drummer) face to face. Does the word Krupa come to mind??? He attacks the drums like there is no tomorrow.
 
 

THE BAND Big Time Operator   Warren Lovell vocals   Rick Cunningham guitar   Mike Holguin drums   Darren Plies bass   Jamie Tobitt trumpet   Mike "Bogie" Bogart trumpet   Shannon Dailey trombone   Jim Weiss alto sax   Dick McGuane tenor sax   Terry Chesson bari sax     PICTURES Here is a nice shot of Warren and I.   Here I am with Mike.   Here is a wacky shot of us.   The Big Time Operator takes the stand.   Jamie takes a solo.   Shannon plays a tune.   Sing it Warren!   The saxes jump, jive 'n wail.   This is a BTO buisness card given to me by the BTO trumpet player, Jamie Tobitt.   This is what I had the band sign after the millenium party.     DISCOGRAPHY High Altitude Swing   HOME