From his days of having a “hall pass” to play with Dr. Lorraine Wilson as a child to bringing LIFE and MUSIC to Preservation Hall, Mr. Louis Ford embodies so much of “What it Means to Love New Orleans”.
He shares with us what it meant to sit next to THE legendary Mr. Clarence Ford (his father) and play and record music-while realizing his genetic calling to serve this profession.
Mr. Ford teaches, and performs with such passion.
Listen in and learn about “The 3rd floor of Charity Hospital” and what that still conjures in his soul.
Hear how his proximity to the “Greats” of Jazz Music like Fats Domino, Mr. Charlie Gabriel and many more propelled him to remain here-in New Orleans--while still traveling and sharing this gift of music all over the world.
We thank Mr. Louis Ford, Preservation Hall and ALL the musicians for their fostering of this LOVE OF JAZZ in the next generation with the “Kids in the Hall” program.
He also, along with Jazz Foundation of America, helps our older community and family members remember the life that music can evoke.
We are NEVER TOO OLD to fall in love with music, our city and each other-one note at a time…

https://lessons.preshallfoundation.org
https://fordmusicproductions.com
https://www.preshallfoundation.org
https://jazzfoundation.org