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 ...

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For a half-century now, the home of traditional jazz in New Orleans has been at 726 St. Peter St.—Preservation Hall. On Wednesday, it will host “Pres Fest,” with the Treme Brass Band playing at 8:15 ...