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Blues Night Blind John Davis

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Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in Chicago to discuss the blues. (1985)

First transmitted in 1985, journalist Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in a Chicago bar to discuss and play the blues.

First transmitted in 1985, the great Chicago broadcaster and journalist Studs Terkel and pianist Blind John Davis meet in a downtown bar to discuss and play the blues. This interview was shot for "Omnibus: Studs Terkel's Chicago" but not shown in the final programme.

Credits

Director
Mike Dibb
Participant
Studs Terkel
Participant
Blind John Davis

Genres

Music
Jazz & Blues
Factual
Arts, Culture & the Media
Arts

Brand

Arena

Series

Arena: Blues Night

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