an intimate look at the traditions associated with New Orleans’ music and the preservation of those traditions through the work of local musicians and educators who mentor young talent; museum curators who care for musical treasures; historians and archivists who research and document the stories; activists working to protect, heal and inspire the many musicians whose livelihoods were taken away by Katrina. All are committed to the preservation of the rich musical heritage of New Orleans, as well as the future of New Orleans music. “The living museum is a manifestation of participation,” proclaims Ellis Marsalis—revered jazz pianist, music educator, and patriarch of the Marsalis family jazz dynasty/
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Wendell Pierce, Ellis Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Bruce Boyd Raeburn, Luther Gray
Crew: Barbara Sillery (Writer), Chesney Doyle (Writer), Bobby Jones (Editor), Al Abronski (Editor)
Country:
Language:
Studio: PBS
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 18, 2010
IMDb: 10
Keywords:
