Our Mission

Back to Louis brings you de authentic roots of New Orleans jazz right to your European doorstep. Trumpet legend James Williams and Dutch trombonist Eelco van Velzen join forces to celebrate the spirit of Louis Armstrong with dazzling arrangements, captivating stories, and irresistible swing.

Back to Louis

Editorial portrait of trumpet player James Williams and trombonist Eelco van Velzen in an intimate New Orleans jazz club atmosphere with warm brass spotlighting and dark mahogany walls, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz mood.
Editorial portrait of trumpet player James Williams and trombonist Eelco van Velzen in an intimate New Orleans jazz club atmosphere with warm brass spotlighting and dark mahogany walls, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz mood.

Over Ons

Een muzikaal project van James Williams uit New Orleans en Eelco van Velzen. Terug naar de roots.

Ons

Hot Jazz

Klassieke New Orleans swing en traditionele blues.

Brass

Krachtige blazers met improvisatie en vuur.

Story

Anekdotes over legendes van jazzhistorie.

Close-up photography of a vintage vinyl record playing on a turntable with glowing warm brass accents in a cozy jazz lounge, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz aesthetic.
Close-up photography of a vintage vinyl record playing on a turntable with glowing warm brass accents in a cozy jazz lounge, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz aesthetic.

Onze Musici

Editorial portrait of American trumpeter James Williams performing live with his brass trumpet in warm golden spotlighting, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz backdrop.
Editorial portrait of American trumpeter James Williams performing live with his brass trumpet in warm golden spotlighting, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz backdrop.
J. Williams

Trompet & Zang

Editorial portrait of Dutch trombonist Eelco van Velzen holding his vintage brass trombone with a smile, dark warm background, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz style.
Editorial portrait of Dutch trombonist Eelco van Velzen holding his vintage brass trombone with a smile, dark warm background, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz style.
E. van Velzen

Trombone & Leiding

Atmospheric photograph of an upright acoustic double bass player performing in a classic jazz club setting, dark warm tones, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz theme.
Atmospheric photograph of an upright acoustic double bass player performing in a classic jazz club setting, dark warm tones, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz theme.
S. King

Contrabas & Swing

Close-up photograph of hands playing an upright vintage piano in a cozy dimly lit music salon with warm lighting, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz vibe.
Close-up photograph of hands playing an upright vintage piano in a cozy dimly lit music salon with warm lighting, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz vibe.
M. Davis

Piano & Orgel

Action shot of a jazz drummer playing vintage drums and cymbals under warm amber stage lights, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz background.
Action shot of a jazz drummer playing vintage drums and cymbals under warm amber stage lights, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz background.
L. van Dijk

Drums & Percussie

Group photograph of a full jazz ensemble performing together on a warm wooden stage, rich brass and mahogany tones, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz scene.
Group photograph of a full jazz ensemble performing together on a warm wooden stage, rich brass and mahogany tones, Western European / Dutch & American New Orleans Jazz scene.
R. Taylor

Klarinet & Saxofoon

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