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Hot House Sessions

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Biography:

On stage, The Hot House Sessions are developing a sound that's all their own. DJ Alexis commands the dance floor with her driving house rhythms, bringing together dub, latin, funk, and soul. Her ability to control the tables while mixing into a 4 piece band, all the while supporting the band with great auxillary percussion riffs, has proven this divas' got the full package! Partner in crime, percussionist Chris Hansen has reinvented the role of a percussionist and brought a new swing to house music with his melodic approach to the congas. Weaving a seamless fabric of old and new world rhythms, Chris' performances are always an experience. The Hot House Sessions Brass Section boasts some of St. Louis' Finest from the original HHS one man horn section, Mr. La'Mar Harris on Tuba, Trombone and Slide Trumpet, to the ingenious Lew Winer on sax and flute. Their instinctual ability to adapt to the ever changing set, melding keys and rhythms, has made them the ideal cast for this scene. Cool handed Tom "Papa" Ray, the soul selector himself, legitimizes the group with his deep down electric harmonica and dancehall style vocals. You can feel the heart of a St. Louis blues man and the fire of a roots rocker in every breath he takes. Tradition meets spontaneity; intellect vs. instinct, the heart and soul improvisational styles of vibraphonist Jeff Lash makes this a true audio experience. His interpretive approach to each track and grasp on every movement of the music makes Jeff one of kind. The Hot House Sessions are the premier live experience! In the Studio, The Hot House Sessions are applying their same principles in the fusion of style and tone, making underground music that's ready to take to the masses. Their first release from Chicago label Slang Recordings hit stores world wide June 9th,2003, The self- titled e.p. is a true testament to fusion. Featuring members of Soultyde, the Nuclear Percussion Ensemble, Lliam Christy on guitar, and Grammy nominated trumpeter Russell Gunn. Thie release is built from all live samples, bridging the gap between real feel and quantized beats; the tracks are meant for music lovers and djs of all backgrounds. From two-step-garage, to latin jazz and house the album is a truly unique approach to music production.

The Hot House Sessions have refined their sound by staying very busy. Playing over 150 shows in 2002, and on their way to reaching even further in 2003.. The group was featured @ the 2003 Miami Winter Music Conference At club Honey for a event boasting acts from Q-Burns Abstract Message, Andy Morris, Kazell and others. Their Live Afro-House Fusion has proven to bridge the gaps between style and audience, pleasing crowds from all over. The Hot House Sessions have shared the stage with acts Solstice, Jazzanova, Garth, Lego, Charles Feelgood, neo-soul great Donnie and even the legendary piano man Johnny Johnson, just to name a few. Don't miss a chance to share in the live experience of The Hot House Sessions, this act is the Revolution!