Blackbird Society Orchestra

Philadelphia, PA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

The only Authentic 1920s-30s Jazz band in the Tri State area . Established in 1997, we recreate many of the original recordings of the Jazz Age note for note . Ellington, Armstrong, JellyRoll Morton, Beiderbecke ...and many others !
We are available as the full pc 11 band - just as the 1920s bands were - or for smaller events/venues we can be as small as a trio, 4pc, 5.....whatever your needs are .

*** Please be specific when asking for a price quote . Pricing varies base don size of band and length of time needed , so if you'd like a trio for One Hour please tell me that :)


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What to expect

Expect to hear the same versions of songs you hear when you crank of a Victrola and spin some old 78s....only without the scratches !
Dressed appropriately in period style clothing .

About

Established in 1997 , the BSO aspires to recreate authentic versions of 1920s and 30s Jazz, Blues, Swing and Popular tunes of the day.
You will not find another band like us in the tri state area !

Available as the full , formal 11pc band ...or as small as a trio for smaller events and venues.

Services offered

Influences and inspiration

Eddie Lang , Joe Venuti, Duke ELlington , Louis Armstrong, McKinneys Cotton Pickers, Coon-Sanders Night Hawk Orch , JellyRoll Morton , Bennie Moten , Jimmie Noone , Bix Beiderbecke , Bing Crosby, Paul Whiteman, Ruth Etting , Annette Hanshaw , Johnny Dodds, Jean Goldkette, Roger Wolf Kahn , Flecher Henderson, Red Nichols....

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