The New HOTS Jazz Orchestra is developing its performance schedule for the coming season, and would like you to consider us in your plans for upcoming events.

     HOTS is a 12 piece little big band specializing in early jazz and the popular hot dance music of the Jazz Age - the Roaring '20s straight through the '30s-'40s swing eras. We play music for dancing and dining as well as standalone concerts. When the dance floor is open, we always fill it with catchy tunes. Who can resist Glenn Miller's "In The Mood", or Artie Shaw's "Begin The Beguine"? We are also well known for our audience participation numbers including Grand marches, conga lines, and other novelties.

You can listen to samples of our music.
You can see our band members biographies.
You can even book us!

HOTS 24' x 12' stage layout- Click Here

HOTS 24' x 16' stage layout- Click Here

 

October 17, 2005
"A belated but heartfelt thanks for coming to our library and bringing your wonderful big band sound and the music everyone enjoys. The costumes, professionalism and musicianship of your group is wonderful!~ We hope you enjoyed the event at our library and will come again."    
-Kensington Park Library

November 19, 2005
"I want to thank you personally for your outstanding musical contribution at our wedding Saturday evening. We both had high expectations and you and your band exceeded them. Wow! Rest assured you will be highly recommended!"
-Christina B (Bride)

November 19, 2005
"My best decision, after selecting a wife, was hiring the New HOTS Jazz Orchestra to play at our wedding. Their website is great because of the number of playable music samples: we knew what we were getting. The performance only exceeded our expectations. The band was simply superb, and Jack Elder, the leader, is charming, and flexible. As a result, my new bride and I had a brilliant wedding, danced to great hot music, and will never forget it. Anyone who appreciates the cool music of the 20s and 30s should check out the New HOTS. Their motto should be "affordable excellence!" I would do it all over again in an instant, so long as the same band were playing. Anyone with questions is welcome to ask me."
-Bruce B (Groom)

December 7, 2005
“Sorry I didn’t get to touch base with you after the party,  The word is this one was the best yet,  The residents enjoyed the music and one told me she loved the soloists!  Just wanted to share the news from around here with you!
- Vicki J (Activities Director)

June 11, 2006
"Thank you and all the members of The New HOTS Jazz Orchestra!  Your talents and sound were just wonderful!  Many of my regulars took the time to thank me for bringing you all to the Harris Pavilion! Thank you again!"
~Anna Marie M. (Loy E. Harris Pavilion Manager)

November 7, 2006
"Having the New HOTS Jazz Orchestra here was a lot of fun.  You were entertaining, educational, catered to a wide age range and encouraged audience participation--something we like to encourage. We'd love to have you again sometime!  Thanks for such an enjoyable evening."
~Pamela R. - Aspen Hill Library

March 3, 2007
"The comment I heard most often was 'Where did you find the band? They're great!' You guys did a great job,  The show was very professional and polished, and created just the right atmosphere for the party.  Grandma hasn't stopped talking about how special it made her feel to hear her favorite songs played live."