Hot Club of Saratoga

Hot Club of Saratoga Brief Bio

Hot Club of Saratoga, Upstate New York’s premier gypsy swing ensemble, specializes in the timeless sounds of Django Reinhardt and the vibrant atmosphere of 1930's Paris. Their music brings the magic of hot swing to life, and they are known for their captivating performances. Whether you're a fan of gypsy jazz or simply looking to experience something unique and delightful, the Hot Club of Saratoga is sure to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.

Since forming in early 2013, Hot Club of Saratoga has brought the hot swing sound to venues throughout Upstate New York as well as festivals, swing dances, weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

In addition to playing numerous sold out shows at the venerable Caffe Lena, Hot Club of Saratoga played the main stage at The Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz festival in 2021 and 2022. They were nominated for the Jazz Artist of The Year by the Eddies Awards (Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards) three times, taking the Eddies home in 2022 as well as the 2023 Listen Up Award for Favorite Jazz Artist.

Hot Club’s “Musician-in-Residence” initiative has also brought guest players from around the country and Europe to join them for month long residencies, each capped by a “Hot Club Series” concert and jam in conjunction with Caffe Lena.

Caffe Lena’s Director, Sarah Craig introduced us with, "I would have to count Hot Club of Saratoga as being probably about the best thing that's happened to the local music scene in the last 5 years in Saratoga."

Hot Club of Saratoga
https://www.hotclubofsaratoga.com