Coming Soon: “St. James Infirmary”

nov 09 fresh pres hall 3Preservation Hall Jazz Band will release a cartoon made in the style of the classic Max Fleischer animation in support of the new version of “St. James Infirmary,” which is remixed by DJ King Britt. The cartoon includes members of the Hall band past and present – including caricatures of Ben Jaffe, Clint Maedgen and the late John Brunious – and starts Bingo! Show members Ronnie Numbers and Mr. the Turk. It will be released on iTunes and at PreservationHall.com starting October 20, but here’s a preview.