The Story Of The Blues(2004)
From Blind Lemon Jefferson to B.B. King.
The Story Of The Blues Synopsis
The story of The Blues traces the four main traditions of blues music: Form Blues, Blues, Urban Blues and Blues Electric. The blues has evolved and diversified, and filtered into a surprising variety of styles in contemporary music. In the blues the history of music was released. A look at the roots, origins and the subsequent influence of style the film explores the blues significant contribution to the development of jazz, rock and country and western music. Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Alexander Texas, and many more artists are featured through the film.
The Story Of The Blues (2004) is a music and documentary film directed by Jordi Vall Escriu, released on June 30, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Lee Conley Bradley, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jordi Vall Escriu
- Producers:
- Jordi Vall Escriu
- Production:
- Music Video Distributors, Quantum Leap
- Status:
- Released
The Story Of The Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Conley Bradley
as Self
Robert Johnson
as Self
- Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson
as Self
- Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson
as Self
Duke Ellington
as Self
- Mississippi John Hurt
Mississippi John Hurt
as Self
- Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton
as Self
Louis Armstrong
as Self
- Kokomo Arnold
Kokomo Arnold
as Self
- Bertha Hill
Bertha Hill
as Self
Bessie Smith
as Self (archive footage)
- Pete Johnson
Pete Johnson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jordi Vall Escriu, produced by Jordi Vall Escriu.
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The Story Of The Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Story Of The Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story Of The Blues online?
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The Story Of The Blues (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Story Of The Blues?
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The main cast of The Story Of The Blues (2004) includes Lee Conley Bradley, Robert Johnson, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Duke Ellington. The film was directed by Jordi Vall Escriu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story Of The Blues released?
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The Story Of The Blues was released on June 30, 2004 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Story Of The Blues worth watching?
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The Story Of The Blues (2004) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.