A post-screening discussion of the documentary "The Abolitionists." Recorded Sept. 18, 2013 at the Louisiana Humanities Center, New Orleans. Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Gilder Lehrman Institute.

[BLOCKED] Created Equal Film and Conversation Series: Marjorie Esman on "The Loving Story"

Dec 2nd, 2013 47m 1s

Post-screening conversation about Emmy-nominated documentary "The Loving Story," with LEH Director of Public Programs Brian Boyles interviewing Louisiana ACLU Executive Director Marjorie Esman. Recorded October 9, 2013 at the Louisiana Humaniti

[BLOCKED] The Professors Series: John Cleary-Part 2

Apr 28th, 2010 1h 29m

On Monday, April 12th, Jon Cleary sat down at the LHC piano and captivated a sold-out crowd with his playing and explanations of the New Orleans piano tradition. From demonstrating the techniques of James Booker to connecting the music of Cuba

[BLOCKED] The Professors Series: John Cleary

Apr 27th, 2010 1h 29m

[BLOCKED] The Professors Series: Tom Worrell

Jan 29th, 2010 1h 15m

On Wednesday, Jan. 20th, Tom Worrell visited the LHC for 2 sets of music and an interview with David Kunian. Catch Tom every Monday at the Mother-in-Law Lounge in New Orleans.

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 4 : (Part 2) Rebirth Brass Band-Panel

Dec 18th, 2009 1h 29m

On Wednesday, December 11th, the LHC continued the As Told By Themselves: New Orleans Brass Bands oral history project, this time hosting the Rebirth Brass Band and Nick Spitzer of American Routes. Nick interviewed Phil Frazier and Stafford Ag

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 4 : (Part 1) Rebirth Brass Band-Performance

Dec 18th, 2009 1h 29m

[BLOCKED] The “Professors” series : Brian Coogan..

Nov 24th, 2009 1h 44m

The “Professors” Piano Night series continued on Wednesday, November 11th with Brian Coogan. Listen for renditions of songs by Thelonius Monk, Allen Touissant, and originals from this rising star on the New Orleans music scene.

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 3 : (Part 2)The Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Panal

Sep 30th, 2009 1h 29m

On September 23rd, the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band recorded a discussion of their history with Dr. Matt Sakakeeny of Tulane University. The band took questions from the audience and related the development of their distinctive sound and th

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 3 : The Dirty Dozen Brass Band-Performance

Sep 30th, 2009 1h 29m

[BLOCKED] The “Professors” series : Armand St. Martin

Sep 30th, 2009 1h 29m

For the September “Professors” night, piano man Armand St. Martin entertained the LHC crowd, offering his distinctive original songs and vibrant personality. Between sets, he talked with documentarian David Kunian about his history with the pi

[BLOCKED] The “Professors” series :Peter Nu

Aug 3rd, 2009 1h 15m

Peter Nu was the featured pianist for the July 22nd "Professors" at the LHC. Playing steel drum simultaneously with the piano, Nu entertained the audience with songs from Thelonius Monk, Professor Longhair, and his own compositions featuring s

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 2: The Treme Brass Band-Performance

Jul 7th, 2009 29m 23s

On June 24th, the LHC hosted "As Told By Themselves: the Treme Brass Band." A packed house heard the history of the band from founder Benny Jones and other musicians in a panel led by Dr. Bruce Raeburn of the Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane Unive

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 2: The Treme Brass Band-Panel Discussion

Jul 7th, 2009 1h 27m

[BLOCKED] The “Professors” series :Jesse McBride

May 28th, 2009 1h 16m

On Wednesday, May 13th, the LHC’s Professors Series continued with Jesse McBride, a pianist from the Young Lion generation who leads the Next Generation. Mr. McBride took the audience on a journey through the history of modern jazz in New Orle

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 1( Part 2): Hot Eight Brass Band-Panel Discussion

May 4th, 2009 1h 17m

On April 22nd, the LHC hosted the first installment of “As Told By Themselves: the New Orleans Brass Bands,” a series of live oral history performances. The series debuted with the Hot 8 Brass Band, who discussed their history as musicians wit

[BLOCKED] As Told by Themselves, Episode 1: Hot Eight Brass Band-Performance

May 4th, 2009 38m 40s

[BLOCKED] the “Professors” series : Ronald Markham

Mar 18th, 2009 1h 29m

On March 11th, the “Professors” series continued with Ronald Markham, CEO of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Mr. Markham explored the gospel and classical roots of the New Orleans piano tradition, along with a fascinating interpretation of the

[BLOCKED] The "Professors" Series Episode 1

Feb 3rd, 2009 54m 6s

In the vibrant musical history of New Orleans, there is no more vital strand than the piano player tradition. From Gottschalk to Jelly Roll, Fess to Harry Connick, Jr.,the city's great pianists have shaped the sound and image of the city, defin

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