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 ...

From its start in the French Quarter of New Orleans to its present status as one of the preeminent and versatile ensembles in the world, Preservation Hall Jazz Band has endured for nearly 65 years.

New Orleans is the birthplace of Louis Armstrong and jazz itself. The city’s history flies like a contrapuntal melody above the heartbeat rhythms of America. “A lot of people like to consider it the ...

Greenwich Town Party has unveiled the artist lineup for its 2026 festival. Returning to Greenwich, Conn.’s Roger Sherman ...

There comes a time when a man has to step away from what he loves, shifting his focus to another thing that he loves. This man is sousaphonist Ben Jaffe, who in the summer will step down from his ...

For Mardi Gras-style, traditional jazz music, look no further than Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they make their way to KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21. Hailing from the heart of New Orleans, ...

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from ...

For Mardi Gras-style, traditional jazz music, look no further than Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they make their way to KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21. Situated in the heart of New Orleans, ...

Two decades ago, Clint Maedgen hadn’t had the remotest thought of becoming part of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After all, he was a rock singer/songwriter who was running a cabaret-style game show ...

Stellar Wood, the swamp-sultry vocalist for the Pensacola-based band Whiskey & Water, grew up in New Orleans, and said the environment from that famed musical melting pot definitely influenced the ...

Ben Jaffe didn't have much choice other than to join the family business. And considering he's just 39 and the musical director... Ben Jaffe didn’t have much choice other than to join the family ...