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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music

Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993)

Movie · Released · 85 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary, Music

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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.

Cast

Keith DavidKeith DavidSelf - Host
Robert PalmerSelf - Commentator
Albert MurraySelf - CommentatorChuck BerryChuck BerrySelf (archive footage)Louis ArmstrongLouis ArmstrongSelf (archive footage)Count BasieCount BasieSelf (archive footage)
Big Bill BronzySelf
Willie DixonSelf
W.C. HandySelfJohn Lee HookerJohn Lee HookerSelf
Son HouseSelfMick JaggerMick JaggerSelf
Louis JordanSelfB.B. KingB.B. KingSelf
Charlie ParkerSelf

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