Hot Club of Cowtown at Esprit De Django Et Stephane Festival at Freight & Salvage

Taking inspiration from the Western swing of Bob Wills (think “Big Ball’s in Cowtown”) and the legendary string sound of Quintette du Hot Club de France, Hot Club of Cowtown plays upbeat, up-tempo jazz with style and verve. “This is a band that could take any venue by storm,” says The Times of London. With Whit Smith on guitar, Elana James on fiddle – or, if you prefer, violin – and Jake Erwin on bass, the group sizzles on swing and hot jazz classics, covers contemporary songs like “Long Way Home” by Tom Waits, and stretches out on crafty originals. The musicianship is impeccable, and the occasional vocals add a lovely touch...

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Taking inspiration from the Western swing of Bob Wills (think “Big Ball’s in Cowtown”) and the legendary string sound of Quintette du Hot Club de France, Hot Club of Cowtown plays upbeat, up-tempo jazz with style and verve. “This is a band that could take any venue by storm,” says The Times of London. With Whit Smith on guitar, Elana James on fiddle – or, if you prefer, violin – and Jake Erwin on bass, the group sizzles on swing and hot jazz classics, covers contemporary songs like “Long Way Home” by Tom Waits, and stretches out on crafty originals. The musicianship is impeccable, and the occasional vocals add a lovely touch.

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