The establishment of Preservation
Hall in 1961 threw a lifeline to traditional jazz and jazz musicians.
Against all expectations the hall has not only kept going but become very profitable. In a six-part series, Michael Pointon considers its achievements. 4: The Second Line
With the success of the hall, musicians from Europe gravitated towards New Orleans to learn about the old music at its source. In
Preservation Hall itself, the delicate strains of the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra contrasted with the robust jazz usually on offer. Repeated Friday 12.30am
Tonight's Impressions comes from New Orleans at llpm