New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music (2010)
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
Release Date: April 18, 2010
Cast
- Wendell Pierce - Narrator (voice)
- Ellis Marsalis - Self
- Irvin Mayfield - Self
- Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes - Self
- Bruce Boyd Raeburn - Self
- Luther Gray - Self
- Dr. Michael White - Self
- Father William Terry - Self
- Bill Taylor - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Al Abronski, Bobby Jones
Production: PBS
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music about?
- 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/
- Who stars in New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music?
- New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music stars Wendell Pierce, Ellis Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield, Bruce 'Sunpie' Barnes, Bruce Boyd Raeburn, Luther Gray.
- What genre is New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music?
- New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music is a Documentary film.