Chris Barber - It's Tight Like That

Recorded on 26 April 2000 at "The Hippodrome", London celebrating his 70th birthday.
Bandmembers:
Pat Halcox - Trumpet
Chris Barber - trombone
John Crocker - clarinett, sax
John Defferary - clarinet, sax.
John Slaughter - guitar
Paul Seaely - banjo
Vic Pitt - upright bass
Colin Miller - drums

[milenamrazek]

Obwohl ich als Musiker aus der Rock& Pop Szene komme, hatte ich Glück die Band ca. vor 25 Jaren in Velbert live zu erleben. Einfach Freude pur.

[robkuiters]

The early Barber Bands had the best rythym and a great sound, this record is phenominal !!!

[matselmgren]

I have listened to Chris Barber since 1960.
This is one of their best recordings.
Play it for your children, grandchildren .. so that this music can survive and be enjoyed forever!
Mats Elmgren

[c.j.vanderweyde]

For over sixty years I have been a loyal follower of your music. Many thanks for that. Rest in peace Mr. Barber.

[alanroberts]

I visited Birmingham Rep just before Christmas for many years for the Barber concerts they are now missed by many.

[flemmingspetersen]

admire chris barbers jazzband since 1958 just to live in denmark moved to usa, in1963

[markt]

Lovely sound! Have been privileged to see Chris in concert many times and meet him. What a gent and superb musician.

[caciliadollendorf]

Ich empfinde pure Lebensfreude, sie spielen zu

[pitzjuergen]

I met Chris and his band 1955 in London, Carnegie Hall. I, ll never forget him.

[JimTancock]

This was a must see and hear masterpiece live in concert. Magic music. 🎉

[donaldfransson]

Than You Chris for the Joy och Your Wonderful Music...Aniando Sweden.

[wallaceharper]

Oh, Man.What a zinger of a number. Evereyone’s just swinging to beat the band - literally. WQW- I just marvelat their stamina as well as their imaginatuion and pure love of the fantastic music they’re creating. WQW.

[ianwimbles]

Only just heard of this guy and he sadly passes away R.I.P Chris you had one set of lungs dude music played by real music folk they played for the love not fame and fortune no real down to earth folk respect

[peterbradnam]

I had the privilege of conducting an interview with Chris many years when he came to RAF Scampton. A real gentleman and great musician. I must say that have a great liking for his more current style with the big band what a sound.

[JimTancock]

we need more music like this nowadays. gets rid of stress. Drs orders. :-) I seen Chris only once in concert but very memorable.

[racytrex]

Chris Barber at his best, How much longer can he keep going.I've seen him SO many times, and he has always given his best.He's an icon. Sadly, these greats are fading, never to be replaced.These great jazz icons, both in U.K. and the U.S.worked for years to reach their place in life.Not the one night wonders we now have in the talent shows, though I have enormous respect for Simon Cowel.

[karlmylnere]

Such driving rhythms have replaced the older trad sound but that in no means degrades it, the 1957 recording of this number is equally captivating if perhaps a tad more to the taste of the older fans like myself. Chris, Pat and all of the boys throughout the years gave us something to treasure they will never be forgotten.

[mariannehook]

an Icon in tradjazz over thé world take thé band in to more superb concerts please!!

[margritammeter]

In den späteren jahren hat die chris barber jazzband oft nicht mehr auf die grossartige weise wie in den glanzjahren 1953-1956 aufgetrumpft, sondern die ganze sache etwas lockerer genommen wir z.b hier...
Sie war aber auch so noch eine der besten jazzformationen der welt

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[leofriedrich]

dat is weer genieten. de goede oude studietijd.