The blues
Title:
The blues
Publication Information:
New York : Vulcan Productions/Sony Music Entertainment, p2003.
Physical Description:
7 DVDs : sd., b&w with col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
General Note:
"Over three hours of special feature material: Live performances not seen in the film, including footage of B.B. King, Cassandra Wilson, Chris Thomas King, Lou Reed, Lulu, Otis Rush, Koko Taylor, The ElectriK Mud Kats, Jeff Beck, Hubert Sumlin & David Johanson, Willie Dixon and many others; director commentaries; on-camera interviews with the directors; director biographies and filmographies; special menu options to scan for all music performances"--Container.
Originally broadcast on PBS from Sep. 28 to Oct. 4, 2003.
Added Uniform Title:
Martin Scorsese presents the blues (Television program)
Added Title:
Soul of a man.
Feel like going home.
Piano blues.
Road to Memphis.
Warming by the devil's fire.
Godfathers and sons.
Red, white & blues.
Summary:
A seven-part television series of personal and impressionistic films viewed through the lens of seven world-famous directors who share a passion for the blues captures the essence of the music and delves into it's global influence - from its roots in Africa to its inspirational role in today's music.
System Details:
DVD, DOLBY 5.1 SURROUND.
DVD.
