Blues Masters - The Essential Story Of Blues (2003)

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This documentary features rare performances and historical footage tracing the development of this unique American music form. Born on the plantations of the Mississippi Delta, the blues is America's root music. Few performances of the early masters were ever captured on film, but those that were are profoundly insightful and entertaining. With performances from Son House, Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith and Ethel Waters, plus one of the three only known performances of Leadbelly. Big Bill Broonzy creates irresistible guitar shuffles. Roy Milton rocks the house and Jimmy Rushing gives the blues a Count Basie beat. Billie Holiday makes it fine and cool, while Muddy Waters and Big Joe Turner pave the way for rock 'n roll. Also features performances from Joe Williams, Jimmy Witherspoon and B.B.King..

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Artists:
- Billie Holiday / Vocals
- Bessie Smith / Vocals
- Jimmy Witherspoon / Vocals
- Joe Williams / Vocals
- Big Joe Turner / Vocals
- Jimmy Rushing / Vocals
- Mamie Smith / Vocals
- Ida Cox / Vocals
- Ethel Waters / Vocals
- June Richmond / Vocals
- Muddy Waters / Guitar, Vocals
- B.B. King / Guitar, Vocals
- Buddy Guy / Guitar, Vocals
- Big Bill Broonzy / Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals
- Son House / Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
- Roy Milton / Drums, Vocals
- Count Basie / Piano
- Leadbelly / Guitar


Tracklist:
01. "Levee Camp Blues" (Son House)
02. "Pick A Bale O' Cotton" (Leadbelly)
03. "St. Louis Blues" (Bessie Smith)
04. "Lord, Lord, Lord" and "Harlem Blues" (Mamie Smith)
05. "Hey, Lawdy Mama" (Roy Milton with June Richmond)
06. "Take Me Back Baby" (Jimmy Rushing with Count Basie)
07. "Quicksand" (Ethel Waters with Count Basie)
08. "Guitar Shuffle" (Big Bill Broonzy)
09. "Four Day Creep" (Ida Cox)
10. "Fine And Mellow" (Billie Holiday)
11. "Hoochie Coochie Man" (Muddy Waters)
12. "Shake, Rattle And Roll" (Big Joe Turner)
13. "I Got My Eyes On You" (Buddy Guy)
14. "Ain't Nobody's Business" (Jimmy Witherspoon)
15. "Going To Chicago" (Joe Williams with Jimmy Rushing)
16. "Darlin' You Know I Love You" (B.B. King)