hot jazz

The Hot Club of Cowtown formed in 1996 as a hot jazz/western swing group. The group consisted of Elana Fremerman (Vocals, Violin), Whit Smith (Vocals, Guitar), and Jake Erwin (Vocals, Upright Bass). The Hot Club's first album, 1998's Swingin' Stampede, was a collection of covers of classic tunes, including two written by Bob Wills, a major influence on the band. Their 1999 follow-up album, Tall Tales, showcased the songwriting ability of both Smith and Fremerman, with many original songs, including "Forget-Me-Nots" and "That Secret of Mine...