Liberty Street Blues New Orleans Jazz VHS.
Director
Andre Gladu
Producers
Eric Michel Jacques Vallee
77 minutes 30 seconds
Celebrate the rhythm and heartfelt joy of a people whose roots date back to the time of slavery, as they bring us to the heart of a unique cultural and musical tradition. On this tour of the birthplace of modern jazz, meet Michael White, university professor and clarinet player, as he takes his band through its paces and shares with us the soul of ragtime. Walk through the back streets of New Orleans with the Young Tuxedos and the Young Olympian Social Aid and Pleasure Club on their annual parade, as their music gathers an impromptu audience from all walks of life.
Through the stories of band-members and street musicians who have been playing jazz since they were old enough to pick up an instrument, but mostly by letting their music do the talking, director Andre Gladu brings alive the univer sal passion for New Orleans sounds.