Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents A Tuba to Cuba: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Yusa and Special Guests

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans made a trip to New Orleans in 2015, and a film about the experience. This Show at the Byham is a deeper exploration of that musical convergence.

“When the restrictions were lifted,” says bandleader/composer/bassist Ben Jaffe, “It was no longer just about going down there and playing a concert. We were able to explore a bit more, which profoundly impacted the band not just musically but personally. In Cuba, all of a sudden we were face to face with our musical counterparts. There’s been a connection between Cuba and New Orleans since day one - we’re family. A gigantic light bulb went off and we realized that New Orleans music is not just a thing by itself; it’s part of something much bigger. It was almost like having a religious epiphany.”

Drums - Walter Harris
Upright Bass/Tuba- Ben Jaffe
Piano/Keyboards - Kyle Roussel
Tenor Saxophone - Clint Maedgen
Trumpet - Branden Lewis
Trombone - Ronell Johnson