Piano Blues

Piano Blues (2003)

October 4th, 20031h 25min

Music, Documentary
65%

Overview

Director — and piano player — Clint Eastwood explores his life-long passion for piano blues, using a treasure trove of rare historical footage in addition to interviews and performances by such living legends as Pinetop Perkins and Jay McShann, as well as Dave Brubeck and Marcia Ball.


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