During the following year, they opened for Ray Charles at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Officer cites Charlie Christian as an influence and has a particular fondness for the swing era. He has played mandolin with opera singer Nils Brown and has worked with blues musician Stephen Barry.
In the subsequent year, they performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival alongside Ray Charles. The officer credits Charlie Christian's music as a significant influence and holds a particular appreciation for swing-era artists. He has previously played mandolin in an opera performance with Nils Brown and has collaborated with blues musician Stephen Barry.