Unless you've been living in a cave for the past couple of weeks, you are
probably aware that PBS is running Martin Scorcese's seven part series on the
Blues every night this week at 9PM. As a big fan of the genre, I have watched
the first three installments and found it excellent so far. Unlike Ken Burns
series on Jazz last year, Scorcese has taken a less linear approach and
commissioned six film directors to produce a 90 minute segment on a particular
aspect of the Blues.

I thought Monday night's segment directed by Wim Wenders (Buena Vista Social
Club) has been the best so far. Last night's segment centered on Memphis, B.
B. King and Bobby Rush. So far there has been some excellent old film footage
from the '20s and 30s mixed in with current artists playing the same music. I
highly recommend this series for anyone with even a passing interest in the
Blues. An upcoming segment is directed by Clint Eastwood entitled "Piano
Blues", that will cross over more into jazz. So far, they've played some great
music.

For those who are following the series, what are your thoughts and comments?
Regards,
Mike