
Always for Pleasure
Documentary · Music
Overview
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
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Kid Thomas Valentine
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player


Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Allen Toussaint
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer
Blue Lu Barker
Self - Jazz Singer


Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
Irma Thomas
Self - R&B Singer
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair
Self
Professor Longhair
Self


Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Art Neville
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Art Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers


Charles Neville
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Charles Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers


Cyril Neville
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
Cyril Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers
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