The Hot Club of Bushwick

Hot, swinging', toe-tappin' jazz that everybody can enjoy. Amos Rose's vocals draw in the audience, while the band's collective groove keeps them hanging on, and before they know it, Ellie Goodman and Alec Spiegelman deliver a one-two punch to knock them out. The music is classy, simple, virtuosic, sweet, vintage, and exotic.

In late November 2013, several talented and busy busy musicians joined together to celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt, and began to play hot club swing and hot jazz. These included Alec Spiegelman, Amos Rose, Ellie Goodman, Matt Cross, and Ben Thomas. They have played in multiple arrangements but the core group includes two guitars, fiddle, an upright bass, and a clarinet, often appearing as a duo, trio, or quartet. In addition there are often vocals. The end result is hot and jazzy and often accompanied by a variety of swing dance styles.

In it's short life, the Hot Club of Bushwick has performed in some prestigious venues, including (link hidden)ng's Blues Club (as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival 2014) and the New York Public Library, where they were called the "belles of the ball" at last years Holiday Open House. They'll be there again Dec. 7th 2014. It's a great opportunity to check the band out for free.

Ideally, equipment is provided. This implies a P.A. system and/or amplifiers for 2 acoustic guitars, violin, microphone, and bass. For larger spaces, an extra microphone for clarinet would also be required. We also have our own amplification equipment if necessary.