CinemaOSMovie · 2004 · 1h 42m

The Story Of The Blues

From Blind Lemon Jefferson to B.B. King.

42%(2)MusicDocumentary

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.

Directed byJordi Vall Escriu

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
EN
Released
June 30, 2004
Studios
Music Video DistributorsQuantum Leap

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Lee Conley Bradley

Lee Conley Bradley

Self

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Self

Lonnie Johnson

Self

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Self

Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington

Self

Mississippi John Hurt

Self

Jelly Roll Morton

Self

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Self

Kokomo Arnold

Self

Bertha Hill

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jordi Vall Escriu
Produced by
Jordi Vall Escriu

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