Samford University’s Leslie S. Wright Fine Arts Center continues its annual Signature Series November 10th with “New Orleans Legends: Preservation Hall Jazz Band + Allen Toussaint Oh Yeah! Tour.” Show time is 7:30 p.m. “Together they’ll offer a night of unforgettable music that will truly celebrate the best of the Crescent City,” stated Sean Wright, director of Samford’s Wright Center.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe. The band has traveled worldwide spreading their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans Jazz. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall or Lincoln Center, for British Royalty or the King of Thailand, this music embodies a joyful, timeless spirit.
Allen Toussaint is a senior member of the fraternity of New Orleans music makers, a renowned songwriter and producer for more than 50 years. The list of those who have benefited in one way or another from the Toussaint’s touch is staggering in its historic and stylistic range, stretching from the late 1950s to the present day, with no end in sight. His studio productions have sold millions of discs and downloads. His catalog of songs has generated hits on the pop, R&B, country and dance charts – many remain on heavy rotation in various radio formats.
Tickets start at only $18. For more information or to purchase tickets visit tickets.samford.edu or call (205) 726-2853.
