Nathan Royal

Nathan Royal is a guitarist, singer, composer, and arranger based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Striking a balance between tradition and innovation, his music is old-school with a fresh new swing. Taking inspiration from Django Reinhardt, Duke Ellington, and other jazz luminaries, as well as the canon of American roots music, he gracefully steps across genre lines, creating a music that is deeply connected with community, dance, and self-expression.

His signature project is Hot House West, an early swing band rooted in the music of Django Reinhardt. The band captures the spirit of early jazz while managing to escape the trap of nostalgia for a bygone era. Their music stays relevant as jazz moves into the new 20's.