Rejoice When You Die: The New Orleans Jazz Funerals

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Summary: Exquisite B&W photos: Accurate historically. Text moving.
Review: This book is an accurate portrayal of N.O. Jazz Funerals. It is a must- read for anyone who has ever seen a tradtional Jazz Funeral, anyone who has ever read about them or anyone who plans a visit to New Orleans. Photographer Leo Touchet captures the emotions of all aspects of the Funeral, in his subjects' faces and body language. One feels "present" and "on the scene" at the various moments of the Funeral. The text is truly a love poem to New Orleans heritage. Even all of the writers' statements add to the beauty of this book. This book is a must-have for lovers of photography! And what a team! Great Photographer, Touchet; Great Playwrite, Bagneris, and Great Musician: Marsellis. Who could ask for anything more!!