Always for Pleasure
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.
Top Cast
Kid Thomas Valentine
as Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
Self - Band Leader, Trumpet Player

Allen Toussaint
as Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Self - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Blue Lu Barker
as Self - Jazz Singer
Self - Jazz Singer
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