Movies: Henry 'Professor Longhair' Byrd
- 2003
Piano Blues (2003)
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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...
- 2006
Lagniappe (2006)
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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....
- 1974
Dr John: New Orleans Swamp (1974)
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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....
- 1982
Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together (1982)
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Portrait of three great New Orleans piano players....
- 1969
Professor Longhair, Rugged and Funky (1969)
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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 ...