Eighty-five minutes of interviews and performances feature legendary musicians like Ray Charles, Dr. John, and Dave Brubeck discussing their contributions to piano blues.
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Eighty-five minutes of interviews and performances feature legendary musicians like Ray Charles, Dr. John, and Dave Brubeck discussing their contributions to piano blues.
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Clint Eastwood interviews piano legends like Ray Charles and Dr. John in "Piano Blues." The 2003 documentary includes live performances and archival footage from artists such as Fats Domino and Thelonious Monk. Eastwood reflects on his passion for the genre, influenced by his mother’s Fats Waller records. The film runs for 85 minutes and is part of Martin Scorsese’s documentary series The Blues.
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Why Watch
- See Ray Charles and Dr. John perform live.
- Find out why Eastwood loves Fats Waller's music.
- Meet jazz legends like Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk.
Did You Know
- Clint Eastwood directed Piano Blues in 2003 as part of The Blues series.
- The film features performances from over 15 legendary piano players.
- Eastwood's love for piano music began with Fats Waller records from his mother.
- Piano Blues includes early performances from the Chess Records houseband.
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Who directed the documentary Piano Blues?
Piano Blues was directed by Clint Eastwood.
What year was Piano Blues released?
Piano Blues was released in 2003.
Which famous piano players are featured in Piano Blues?
The documentary features Ray Charles, Dave Brubeck, Dr. John, and Marcia Ball among others.
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