Preservation Hall, located in the French Quarter just three
blocks from the Mississippi River, remains an icon of New Orleans
and an essential stop for all fans of traditional jazz. Since the
early 1960s "The Hall" has served as a sanctuary for the Crescent
City's rich and illustrious jazz heritage, a haven for players, and
an incubator for successive generations of jazz musicians.
Seven nights a week the venue fills to capacity with die-hard
fans and curious tourists eager to hear live New Orleans jazz
played by a mix of veteran musicians and up-and-coming players.
Preservation Hall dedicates itself to the authentic performance
of traditional jazz. The space inside seems simple, and a large
portion of the audience must stand in the back, behind a limited
number of benches, chairs, and floor cushions. The Hall has no
dance floor and serves no food or drink. In Preservation Hall, the
music alone fills the space between listener and player.
In their rare behind-the-scenes portrait, New Orleans
photographer Shannon Brinkman and audio documentarian Eve Abrams
capture the rhythm and cool of this historic club with both a
pulsating array of images and the heartfelt words of band
members.
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