Preservation Hall

Loved it! Awesome New Orleans jazz.

I absolutely loved this. We saw the Preservation Brass band, who were terrific. I had hoped to see the All Stars and was initially disappointed that only Brass was available during our stay. However, I was blown away, and really is what is what you think of when you think of New Orleans jazz and Louis Armstrong. A really fun show, with great musicians up close. I’ve seen a lot of grumbling reviews which, frankly, sound curmudgeonly. It was expensive. Well, so is NOLA. The setting isn’t much. Yeah, but you’re here for the music. There’s equally good music elsewhere. In a place like NOLA, I’m sure, but that doesn’t take away from the quality here. For the price of a couple of Sazeracs at the Carousel Bar, it’s as good as it gets. If you love New Orleans jazz, you will love this.

Loved it! Awesome New Orleans jazz.

I absolutely loved this. We saw the Preservation Brass band, who were terrific. I had hoped to see the All Stars and was initially disappointed that only Brass was available during our stay. Howeve...

Bit pricey, but a fun time!

Saw the Preservation Brass Band on a Monday night in March '24 Pros: Music was fun, energetic and played to perfection. Musicians stayed after for photos and a chat, so my teen jazz player enjoyed those interactions. Good merch selection. Cons: Short - about 45 minutes; Pricey (and you'll want to pay for front row to avoid standing, to avoid being behind a column blocking your view, and to not have to worry about getting on line ridiculously early - I'm glad we did); Small facility with no heat/AC and no bathroom.

Bit pricey, but a fun time!

Saw the Preservation Brass Band on a Monday night in March '24 Pros: Music was fun, energetic and played to perfection. Musicians stayed after for photos and a chat, so my teen jazz player enjoyed t...

$10 A Tune!

This is a tourist trap of a place that one hears abut and may think would be worth seeing. While waiting in line and told they had no rest room facilities and if needed one should go down the street and use those at Pat O’Brien. We were than herded into a crowded room and squeezed into seat. The performance was less than 40 minutes long with lots of talk and few songs. The music was good but not anywhere worth the cost. Better performances and values for the money may be found elsewhere.