Movies: Henry 'Professor Longhair' Byrd

  • 2003
    Piano Blues

    Piano Blues (2003)

    Piano Blues

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    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 we...

    Piano Blues
  • 2006
    Lagniappe

    Lagniappe (2006)

    Lagniappe

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    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....

    Lagniappe
  • 1974
    Dr John: New Orleans Swamp

    Dr John: New Orleans Swamp (1974)

    Dr John: New Orleans Swamp

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    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....

    Dr John: New Orleans Swamp
  • 1982
    Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together

    Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together (1982)

    Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together

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    Portrait of three great New Orleans piano players....

    Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together
  • 1969
    Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky

    Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky (1969)

    Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky

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    "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 ...

    Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky