Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Son House
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Louis Jordan
Self
B.B. King
Self
Charlie Parker
Self
Bessie Smith
Self (archive footage)
Dinah Washington
Self (archive footage)
Muddy Waters
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Mandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Toby Byron, Ralph Myers
- Original Title
- Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Multiprises LLC, Taurus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Mandel
Toby Byron, Ralph Myers
David Steffen, Hisao Ebine
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Mandel
Director
Toby Byron
Writer
Ralph Myers
Writer
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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?
The principal cast of Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music includes Keith David, Robert Palmer, Albert Murray, Chuck Berry, Louis Armstrong.
When was Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music released and how long is it?
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.