Jammin' the Blues

Jammin' the Blues

69% | May 05, 1944 | Documentary, Music

In this short film, prominent jazz musicians of the 1940s gather for a rare filming of a jam session. This highly stylized chronicle features tenor sax legend Lester Young.

Featured Cast

Gjon Mili
Director
Robert Burks
Director of Photography

Cast

Self - on Tenor Sax
Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax
Self - on Bass
George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass
Self - on Trumpet
Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet
Self - on Piano
Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano
Self - on Drums
Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums

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