This concert sponsored by Neal & Sharon Bozentka

The New Black Eagle Jazz Band really was new – just five years old – when they first played Music at Gretna in 1976. Of course, back then we were only two. So it’s no exaggeration to say we grew up together, the Eagles playing while we hummed along to their inimitable takes on old favorites like Tiger Rag and Basin Street Blues, listened with delight as they unearthed forgotten jazz age curios, and with amazement to their own original compositions. Nowadays, neither they nor we are quite as young as we used to be. But once they take the stage, we’re kids again. If you’ve been to a Black Eagles night at Gretna, you no doubt know what we mean, and probably plan on coming back for more age-defying sonic fun. If you haven’t yet caught them, here’s your chance to go one up on Ponce de Leon. Poor guy. He never figured out he should be looking for an Eagle’s concert, not a fountain.
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An inspiring service of worship, praise, fun and reflection with the Black Eagles

No admission charge.  A freewill offering to benefit Gretna Music will be taken.

This concert generously sponsored by Benkamin and Suzanne Shankroff.

When Chris Brubeck – son of jazz legend Dave – Pete “Madcat” Ruth, and Joel Brown take the stage together, it’s always an event to remember! It’s been a decade since these Gretna veterans last visited the Playhouse, and for artists as exciting as they are, that’s far too long. Weren’t around Gretna back then? Don’t know what to expect from Triple Play? We could brag some more about how great they are, but we’ll let Downbeat Magazine do that for us: “Triple Play is what jazz always was and always should be about: good-time rhythm, unbridled joy and the sweet release but bittersweet aftertaste of the blues.” If Downbeat’s words sounds good to you, then so will every note that comes from Messrs. Brubeck, Brown and Ruth. Artist Website