Hot House an American jazz band which performs mainly in the Dixieland tradition. Formed in 1978, the band has kept the same three main members, Eric Henry (tuba), Paul Butler (clarinet) and Jim Smith (lead vocals, banjo, tenor guitar) while rotating in others to fill out a larger ensemble as needed. Instruments frequently added include trumpet, trombone, drum set. Hot House has released four studio albums. Their most recent, Bleemheelgers and Glue was released in 2008. Hot House was named Best Jazz Band of Philadelphia in 1996 for their live performances at bars and restaurants.