Preservation Hall is located in the French Quarter, just three blocks from the Mississippi River. The Hall has served many functions over the years. Originally built as a private residence in 1750, the hall has evolved into a tavern, inn, photo studio and an art gallery. The inside of the hall contains portraits of the musicians who first filled it with the beautiful sounds of New Orleans Jazz.

The hall welcomes visitors of all ages. Reviews and comments consistently point out the very family-friendly environment, making it ideal not only for a great musical experience, no matter if you show up with a date of with your family. A very respectable and distinguished establishment, they have been bringing visitors a true sense of New Orleans Jazz for almost 50 years. If you are in New Orleans, you need to pay a visit here.

History:

Preservation Hall opened its doors in 1961. The hall was created as a sanctuary, to protect and honor New Orleans Jazz which had lost much of its popularity to modern jazz and rock n roll. Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the hall’s founders, wanted a place where New Orleans musicians could play New Orleans Jazz, a style, they believed, should not disappear.

Today, over 40 years later, the hall is still going strong. On any given night, the hall is filled to capacity with people eager to hear New Orleans jazz played by veteran musicians in their 70’s and 80’s and younger musicians learning and embracing music that is both sweet and very beautiful.

The Band:

Founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra, Preservation Hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band, and record label.

The PHJB began touring in 1963 and for many years there were several bands successfully touring under the name Preservation Hall. Many of the band’s charter members performed with the pioneers who invented jazz in the early twentieth century including Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and Bunk Johnson.

Information about the band’s tour schedule.

Upcoming Events:

For a list of upcoming events, please visit their Performance Schedule online.

Hours:
Open 7 days/week
(8:00 pm – 11:00 pm)

Show Times:
Music starts at 8:15 pm

Pricing:
$10 per person

Special Events:
Preservation Hall is available for all types of private events in New Orleans.
For details, please visit their Private Events page.

Location:
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504)522-2841
www.preservationhall.com

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