Draft:Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots

Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots
Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots
	The Smokin’ Hots playing Birdfest 2013 Performing at Birdfest 2013
Background information
Origin	Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; Eclectic Jazz Fusion;
Years active	2012 - 2016; 2024 - present;
Labels	Unsigned
Members	Hank West; Andrew Fletcher; Jon Corbin; Joe Edel; Mike Gray;
Past members	J Good; Leo Johnson; Jason Krekel; Craig “Kraik” Kelberg; ;
Website	Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots

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Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots is an Jazz/Exotica band formed in 2012 in Asheville, North Carolina by Hank West (Vocals and Trumpet), Andrew Fletcher (Piano), Jon Corbin (Guitar), Joe Edel (Bass), Mike Gray (Drums). ^[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Starship Nighthawk (2013)
A Message For the Yogi (2015)

EPs

* Christmas Tree (2013)
* Christmas (EP) (2014)

References

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Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots
The Smokin’ Hots playing Birdfest 2013 Performing at Birdfest 2013
Background information
Origin	Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Jazz Eclectic Jazz Fusion
Years active	2012 - 2016 2024 - present
Labels	Unsigned

Members	Hank West Andrew Fletcher Jon Corbin Joe Edel Mike Gray

Past members	J Good Leo Johnson Jason Krekel Craig “Kraik” Kelberg

Website	Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots