Our Top Five Moments from 'Round Midnight Preserves

Music has always been, and always will be, the great connector. It’s a universal language that brings us together, no matter how far apart we may be.

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact local musicians and our musical family around the world, we set out to plan a night of musical celebration to raise funds to support the 60 musicians who make up the Preservation Hall Musical Collective: ‘Round Midnight Preserves was born.

Here are our top five moments from the four-hour stream, featuring our dear friends Irma Thomas, Dave Grohl, Paul McCartney, Dave Matthews and many more.

1. Irma Thomas and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Kyle Roussel performing “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Recorded at Preservation Hall with Preservation Hall Jazz Band pianist Kyle A. Roussel, accompanied by the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Mrs. Irma Thomas. Origi...

2. Paul McCartney, Irma Thomas, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Friends Performing “When The Saints Go Marchin’ In” on one of Louis Armstrong’s Trumpets

3. Charlie Gabriel, Dave Grohl and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing “Come With Me”

This special version of Charlie Gabriel's signature "Come With Me" was filmed for 'Round Midnight Preserves, a virtual fundraising event for the Preservation...

4. Jon Batiste and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing “Santiago” at Midnight Preserves 2017

This incredible live version of "Santiago" was recorded live at Preservation Hall with our dear friend Jon Batiste during Midnight Preserves 2017. Midnight P...

5. “That Girl Is You” performed by Dave Matthews and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band

This version of Dave's "That Girl Is You" was recorded for 'Round Midnight Preserves, a COVID-19 support fundraiser for the Preservation Hall Foundation and ...