Jason Winikoff Hot ensembles play traditional New Orleans jazz and early swing from the seminal 1900-1930s era. They pull influence from pioneers like Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Baby Dodds, Sidney Bechet, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton, the ODJB, and modern custodians of the tradition such as Shannon Powell, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Herlin Riley. Bandleader Dr. Jason Winikoff cut his teeth playing and studying Black American Music in New Orleans. He is a fixture in the traditional jazz and swing dance community where he has gained notoriety for his bouncy grooves, high energy drumming, raspy vocals, and focus on the long-form New Orleans repertoire. Expect multi-strain rags, barn burners, bluesy ballads, irresistible grooves, polyphonic horns, and a fun dance party.