Virus Called The Blues (Documentary)

Virus Called The Blues (Documentary)

Infobox Film
name = Virus Called The Blues (Documentary)


caption = Billy Jenkins
director = Craig Duncan
producer = Craig Duncan
writer = Craig Duncan
Billy Jenkins
music = Billy Jenkins
and The Blues Collective
cinematography = Craig Duncan
Mat Wayne
editing = Noel Curry
runtime = 25 min.
country = United Kingdom
language = English

Virus Called The Blues was a 30 minute documentary spoof based on a day in the life of blues & jazz guitarist/songwriter Billy Jenkins and his band The Blues Collective. The documentary was produced, directed by Craig Duncan who met Billy on the set of the BBC Two music series 'Jazz 606' in the mid nineties (filmed at the famous Jazz Venue 606 Club). It features serious interviews and spoof action, plus actual performance from the band at The Blue Elephant Theatre, Camberwell, East London. Also visible in the audience is stand up comedian Stewart Lee, a long time friend of Jenkins.

Overview

The title of the documentary came from the title of Charles Brown song 'Virus Called The Blues', a verson of which is available on the 1990 album 'All My Life' and of which a covered in the documentary by Billy Jenkins.

The story in the programme follows this pattern: Jenkins convinces his band to do a one off benefit gig to raise money to purchase better lighting in the street surrounding the Theatre. During the run up to the gig the band lose the location of the venue while out in the groups Reliant Robin. As a result the audience are left waiting. Bandleader Billy Jenkins argues with the band and bass player Thad Kelly walks out.

In reality this was a genuine benefit gig and for the most part, a true story and as a result funds were raised and better lighting has since been installed since the documentary was made.

The film was edited by Noel Curry and the Promo was edited by Mike Latham.

Cast members

*Billy Jenkins - electric guitar and voice
*Dylan Bates - electric violin
*Richard Bolton - electric guitar
*Thad Kelly - electric and double bass
*Mike Pickering - drumkit

See also

* The Oxcentrics jazz band
* Voice Of God Collective

External links

* [http://www.billyjenkins.com/ Billy Jenkins website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/billyjenkins Billy Jenkins' MySpace page]
* [http://www.babellabel.co.uk/ Babel Label website]
* [http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/ Vortex website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vQLuzjkFBo/ Virus Called The Blues Part I on YouTube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsm3P5BSw40/ Virus Called The Blues Part II on YouTube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO9LycSWs7c/ Virus Called The Blues Part III on YouTube]


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