Tight like This

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band from Boston Mass.

In this clip recorded live during the 1988 San Diego Jazz Festival the band plays "Tight like this" in a compliment to a recording of Louis Armstrong and his Savoy Ballroom Five with Earl Hines and Don Redman recorded in December 1928.

The Black Eagles have been a fixture on the international jazz scene since 1971, bringing the happy and soulful sounds of New Orleans jazz to audiences all over the world. Many observers regard them as the premier band playing in the traditional jazz style; they regard themselves as the "Keepers of the Flame"!

This style, as performed by the Black Eagles, covers a wide range from the early New Orleans style; Chicago of the 1920's; 1930's small band jazz; the revival of the 1940's and 1950's; and original pieces written by a number of band members.

Their repertoire of over 600 numbers includes Rags by such as Scott Joplin, arranged for the band; spirituals and gospel music; old pop tunes from the start of the 20th century to the 1960's; and blues

Category:

Music

Tags:

• New
• Orleans
• Jazz

[HarborGuy]

Does this group have any c/d/s out? They are excellent!

[hanserwig]

Look up the New Black Eagles (from Boston USA).They have several CDs.

[dikkehunter]

All really cool, kudos to tuba guy.

[WildCardsJazz]

Bob, Thank you for posting this beautiful rendition of louis' piece. Somewhere I have the original cut that had inspired me in the early eighties. Eli recently has added his own site now. This video brings it all back! Thank you man. Randy

[tripfrisbey]

I "liked" this after the first 30 seconds, as soon as I heard the original Louis & Hines intro. Can't wait to unpause and see what else is coming...

[bigpetey191]

Outstanding

[awynative]

Huzzah, boys!!!

[tvdude11]

Awesome stuff. You guys rule!

[tradjazzplayer]

Outstanding!

Wonderful!

The old stuff is the best!!

[WildCardsJazz]

My word, I just revisited this favorite and realized I was in that very room watching this performance!!!! Remembered Tony's intro statememnts and Eli's solo! The Rainier Jazz Band was invited that year and what a time we had. My folks had moved to La Jolla. Love it! ran

[HarborGuy]

Will do, thanks -