Always for Pleasure 1978

An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: 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.

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 

Aaron Neville
Self - The Neville Brothers