Always for Pleasure

A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.

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Allen Toussaint

Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Irma Thomas

Self - R&B Singer

Aaron Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Charles Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Cyril Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers

Kid Thomas Valentine

Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Blue Lu Barker

Self - Jazz Singer

Professor Longhair

Self

Art Neville

Self - The Neville Brothers