Hot House West

Hot House West is the premier Gypsy jazz band in the American West. Established in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hot House West creates a unique flavor of hot jazz, drawing inspiration from Gypsy jazz greats, such as Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappeli, Tcha Limberger, Biréli Lagrène, and Gonzalo Bergara, and the American masters of swing, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, and Count Basie.

An adaptive and adventurous ensemble, Hot House West has performed throughout the United States and Europe. The band’s dynamic performances, characterized by explosive guitar playing, the rich wail of horns, and a little big band punch, have been enjoyed at DjangoVegas, Timpanogos Storytelling Festival, Greeley Jazz Festival, Salt Lake City Jazz Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival. Whether as a trio, quartet, or full band, Hot House West creates a vibrant tapestry of sound, featuring the sophistication of bebop, a deep, propulsive swing, and an improvisational spirit that honors the lineage of both Gypsy and American jazz.