Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music(1993)
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.
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) is a documentary and music film directed by Ken Mandel, released on November 2, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Keith David, Robert Palmer, Albert Murray and Chuck Berry. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Mandel
- Writers:
- Ralph Myers, Toby Byron
- Production:
- Multiprises LLC, Taurus Film
- Status:
- Released
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keith David
as Self - Host
- Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
as Self - Commentator
- Albert Murray
Albert Murray
as Self - Commentator
Chuck Berry
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
as Self (archive footage)
Count Basie
as Self (archive footage)
- Big Bill Bronzy
Big Bill Bronzy
as Self
- Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon
as Self
- W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy
as Self
John Lee Hooker
as Self
- Son House
Son House
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ken Mandel, written by Ralph Myers and Toby Byron.
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music?
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The main cast of Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) includes Keith David, Robert Palmer, Albert Murray, Chuck Berry and Louis Armstrong. The film was directed by Ken Mandel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music released?
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music was released on November 2, 1993 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music worth watching?
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Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music (1993) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.