Ghost Train Orchestra - Hothouse Stomp (2011)

The album «Hothouse Stomp» by Ghost Train Orchestra offers a vibrant reinterpretation of late 1920s jazz from Chicago and Harlem. Led by trumpeter and composer Brian Carpenter, the orchestra performs fresh arrangements of works by overlooked ensembles like Charlie Johnson’s Paradise Orchestra and Tiny Parham and His Musicians. The music blends authentic rhythms and harmonies of the era with modern solos and experimental touches, delivering an energetic and infectious sound. The album transports listeners to the jazz age’s heyday while maintaining a fresh and surprising approach.

Tracklist:
1-1 Ghost Train Orchestra - Ghost Train (Orchestra) [1:36]
1-2 Ghost Train Orchestra - Mojo Strut [2:57]
1-3 Ghost Train Orchestra - Stop Kidding [2:32]
1-4 Ghost Train Orchestra - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You? [3:46]
1-5 Ghost Train Orchestra - Voodoo [3:04]
1-6 Ghost Train Orchestra - Blues Sure Have Got Me [3:44]
1-7 Ghost Train Orchestra - Hot Bones and Rice [4:52]
1-8 Ghost Train Orchestra - Dixie Stomp [2:59]
1-9 Ghost Train Orchestra - Lucky 3-6-9 [2:03]
1-10 Ghost Train Orchestra - The Boy in the Boat [4:43]
1-11 Ghost Train Orchestra - Slide, Mr. Jelly Slide [2:19]
1-12 Ghost Train Orchestra - Hot Tempered Blues [4:09]