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.
Director: Ken Mandel
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 2, 1993
Cast
- Keith David - Self - Host
- Robert Palmer - Self - Commentator
- Albert Murray - Self - Commentator
- Chuck Berry - Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong - Self (archive footage)
- Count Basie - Self (archive footage)
- Big Bill Bronzy - Self
- Willie Dixon - Self
- W.C. Handy - Self
- John Lee Hooker - Self
Screenplay
Production: Multiprises LLC, Taurus Film
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
blues, rhythm and blues (r&b)
More Films by Director: Ken Mandel
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music was directed by Ken Mandel.
- Who stars in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music stars Keith David, Robert Palmer, Albert Murray, Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie.
- How long is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music produced?
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music was produced in United States of America.