Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music - 1993

Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.

85min
1993
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.6/10

Cast

Keith David profile pictureKeith DavidSelf - Host
Chuck Berry profile pictureChuck BerrySelf (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong profile pictureLouis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)
Count Basie profile pictureCount BasieSelf (archive footage)
Bessie Smith profile pictureBessie SmithSelf (archive footage)
Dinah Washington profile pictureDinah WashingtonSelf (archive footage)
Muddy Waters profile pictureMuddy WatersSelf (archive footage)

About Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music Overview

Blues as a genre shaped the sound of jazz in the early 20th century and directly led to the creation of rock 'n' roll in the '50s. The scales, chords, and progressions of blues as a musical form can be found in styles from jazz to rock to contemporary R&B.

Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ken Mandel
Production Companies
Multiprises LLCTaurus Film