Always for Pleasure

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kid Thomas Valentine Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist

Blue Lu Barker Self - Jazz Singer

Irma Thomas Self - R&B Singer

Professor Longhair Self