Professor Longhair

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Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky
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Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky

Jan 01, 1970

Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky
1970 79 min 1 vues
"Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky" dives into the life of unsung musical genius Professor Longhair. Known as the "Originator of Funk and Rock & Roll" and "The Bach of Rock", Professor Longhair like so many other black musicians of his time, and still today, never got his due.
Lagniappe
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Lagniappe

Jan 01, 2006

Lagniappe
2006 25 min 4 vues
A film created by Les Blank and Maureen Gosling from footage that was cut from the documentary "Always for Pleasure" (1978) about Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Documentary
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp
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Dr John: New Orleans Swamp

Oct 30, 1974

Dr John: New Orleans Swamp
1974 58 min 1 vues
The recording date of this particular concert was October 30th, 1974. The featured bands/artists are Dr. John & The Night Trippers, Professor Longhair, Earl King, and The Meters.
Piano Blues
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Piano Blues

Oct 04, 2003

Piano Blues
2003 85 min 10 vues
Clint Eastwood nous fait partager la passion qu'il a toujours éprouvée pour le blues et le piano, un instrument dont il joue lui-même. Son parcours croise les routes de légendes vivantes comme Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Little Richard et Dr. John.
Music
Always for Pleasure
7.3

Always for Pleasure

May 02, 1978

Always for Pleasure
1978 58 min 18 vues
An intense insider's portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo: Second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Documentary