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Always for Pleasure
Always for Pleasure

Always for Pleasure

1978·0h 58m·Documentary, Music
7.419 ratings

Overview

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 ValentineKid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
  • Allen ToussaintAllen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
  • Blue Lu BarkerBlue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
  • Irma ThomasIrma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer
  • Professor LonghairProfessor LonghairSelf
  • Aaron NevilleAaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
  • Art NevilleArt NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
  • Charles NevilleCharles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
  • Cyril NevilleCyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers

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