Always for Pleasure

The story

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 & crew

Kid Thomas Valentine

Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker

Blue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer

Irma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer

Professor Longhair

Professor LonghairSelf

Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers

Art Neville

Art NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers

Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers

Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers