A new chapter for an American institution

11 original compositions produced by Ben Jaffe and Jim James of My Morning Jacket

Includes full-size poster

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.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band and its music continue to evolve as they embrace tradition and history while inspiring a new generation. Preservation Hall Jazz Band and My Morning Jacket first met a few years ago and also performed together on tour and in New Orleans. As their support for each other has grown, Jim James (My Morning Jacket) decided to take on the role as co-producer with Ben Jaffe on what is the first release of original music from Preservation Hall Jazz Band. With songs co-written with Dan Wilson, Chris Stapleton and the legendary Paul Williams, these new recordings have a fresh approach but still capture the classic feel of what has kept Preservation Hall Jazz Band relevant over the past 50 years.

Track Listing
Side 1
That's It!
Dear Lord (Give Me The Strength)
Come with Me
Sugar Plum
Rattlin' Bones

Side 2
I Think I Love You
August Nights
Halfway Right, Halfway Wrong
Yellow Moon
The Darker it Gets
Emmalena's Lullaby