TRADITION IS A TEMPLE: The Modern Masters of New Orleans, vol. I a motion picture of New Orleans music Tradition is a Temple is a timeless portrait of New Orleans and the musicians that make it such a unique city. Intimate discussions with contemporary New Orleans musicians highlight their history, upbringing and how tradition has shaped their identity and continues to inspire young musicians today. The film reminds us that the music of New Orleans is the root of popular American music. Without this music, we have no Hip-Hop, no Rhythm & Blues, no Funk and no Rock n' Roll. Get ready to clap your hands. Starring: Shannon Powell Jason Marsalis Lucien Barbarin Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony Roland Guerin Steve Masakowski Ed Petersen Chuck Perkins The Baby Boyz Brass Band and The Tremé Brass Band featuring Eric Calhoun Produced by Darren Hoffman, Patrick Stafford & Kristen McEntyre Written by Darren Hoffman & Chuck Perkins Crew: Director / Editor -- Darren Hoffman Cinematography -- James Laxton Audio Recording -- Steve Reynolds Motion Graphics -- Ryland Jones Associate Producer -- Demetrius Wren Additional Editing -- Benedict Kasulis, Ryland Jones, Andrew Hevia Additional Photography -- Richard Thompson, Jason Prowell, Shane Sauer Story Editors -- Andrew Thomas, Alta Joy Broughton Presented by Tutti Dynamics Motion Picture Generous support provided by The University of New Orleans College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music -- The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation -- The Hogan Jazz Archives at Tulane University -- The Historic New Orleans Collection, Williams Research Center -- LA Artworks -- AMMO Arts -- The Allan Houston Legacy Foundation -- The Idea Village Copyright 2008-2011 -- The Modern Masters of New Orleans, LLC