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. Under the auspices of current director, Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra, Preservation Hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band and record label.

Date: March 9

Time: 6 p.m.

Place: Waterfront Park, 26389 Canal Road

This is an outdoor event on the banks of Wolf Bay. We will have a catered dinner featuring local cuisine. Dining tables will be set up around the stage. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform following dinner. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Orange Beach Art Center or by calling 981-2787 or 223-3970. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Orange Beach Event Center located adjacent to The Wharf.