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Always for Pleasure (1978)
58 minDocumentaryMusic
TMDb7.4/1019 votes
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.
Country: United States
Director: Les Blank
Cast
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Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
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Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
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Professor Longhair
Self
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
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Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Keywords
Plot:mardi grasparadeblues musiccreolefuneral ceremonysoul musicblack culturecostumesjazz musicamerican traditionamerican traditional music
Place:southern usanew orleans, louisiana
