Jazzy Joint.

The article reports on the acquisition of jazz landmark Eagle Saloon by former restaurateur Jerome Johnson in New Orleans, Louisiana in February 2008. Johnson bought the old building from the Joseph and Arlene Meraux Charitable Foundation after discovering its historical value. The new owner plans to fund the renovation of the $15-million project from private donors and through general responsibility bond appropriation worth $6 million, which was approved by the state.