Blues Masters (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, Blues Masters is a notable film, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1966, CBC Television invited some of North America's greatest blues performers to gather in a studio in Toronto, recording together and individually in sessions that lasted three days. The result was originally televised as part of the CBC "Festival" series, and now the session video tapes have been found, restored and re-edited. The great Muddy Waters and his band perform "You Can't Lose What You Never Had" and "Got My Mojo Workin'," the latter with James Cotton on harmonica. Willie Dixon goes solo on "Bassology" and (helped by a little '90s technology) performs "Crazy for My Baby" with host Colin James. Plus rare appearances by Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Mable Hillery singing "How Long This Train Been Gone," and delta blues piano player Sunnyland Slim, introducing a whole new generation to this inspiring, soulful music.
Who’s in it. Blues Masters stars Muddy Waters as Self (archive footage), B.B. King, Lee Conley Bradley and Willie Dixon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Blues Masters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blues Masters page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blues Masters (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blues Masters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blues Masters worth watching?
- Blues Masters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blues Masters?
- Blues Masters stars Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Lee Conley Bradley, Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy.
- When was Blues Masters released?
- Blues Masters was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.