This unique concert was recorded in High Definition Television on January 8, 2002, at the historic Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. Deacon John fronted the 20 piece Deacon John's Jump Blues Orchestra directed by Wardell Quezergue. Special guests included Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, the Zion Harmonizers, Henry Butler, Teedy Boutte, Amadee Castenell and Davell Crawford. This historic evening of music, which won Best Concert Video at the 2003 Surround Music Awards, is available on DVD and VHS.
"...this was one of the most spectacular evenings of vintage New Orleans R&B one could imagine. . . . Truly a memorable tribute to the greatest music this city has ever produced." --Jeff Hannusch, Offbeat Magazine
"...an exuberant tribute to the trailblazers of jump blues, a dancehall fusion of R&B and big band. The live concert features Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and a 20-piece orchestra reviving music too spirited and substantial to ever go out of style." --Edna Gundersen, USA Today
A CONCERT OF MUSIC FROM THE FILM