The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleansi French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The ...

For many listeners, the “classic” era of Preservation Hall occurred during the 1970s and ‘80s when the touring band lineup, led by brothers Percy Humphrey on trumpet and Willie Humphrey on clarinet, ...

From its start in the French Quarter of New Orleans to its present status as one of the preeminent and versatile ensembles in the world, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has endured for nearly 65 years.

On its third and final day, the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience left Halloween revelers basking in musical diversity on a massive scale. In addition to a mortuary-themed haunted house and a small-scale ...

This Grammy-winning trombonist overcame focal dystonia, a neurological disorder that affects the muscles, and he continues to ...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band makes their Presidio Theatre debut for three special performances to come together to celebrate Mardi Gras and the City of New Orleans. Friday, February 14, 7:30pm Saturday ...

New Orleans is the birthplace of Louis Armstrong and jazz itself. The city’s history flies like a contrapuntal melody above the heartbeat rhythms of America. “A lot of people like to consider it the ...

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre for A Creole Christmas. The band performs New Orleans classics as well as some holiday selections with a twist. Throughout ...

Texas Athletics announced that Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be headlining the next installment of Longhorn City Limits on Sep. 14. The free, on-campus concert presented by Still Austin Whiskey Co.

For Mardi Gras-style, traditional jazz music, look no further than Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they make their way to KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21. Hailing from the heart of New Orleans, ...

This week, World Cafe invites you to discover the music of New Orleans with the series Sense of Place. World Cafe, with host David Dye, presents a special performance of the Preservation Hall Jazz ...