Lots of things come to mind when I think about sharks, but not jazz—and definitely not slumber parties. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada wants to change that. 

Jazz. Ribs. You know what to do. 

I recently met with Ben Jaffe, Director of legendary New Orleans jazz institution Preservation Hall, Creative Director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and organizer of the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund. 

After interviewing several New Orleans musicians about life before and after “the storm,” I learned that camaraderie and creativity emanate from great strife.