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Film / 1978
Always for Pleasure
Directed by
Les Blank
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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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.
Cast
Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
Irma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer
Professor LonghairSelf
Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Art NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
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