

Jammin' the Blues
Documentary
Music
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1944-05-05
Runtime:
0h 10m
Director:
Gjon Mili
Writer:
Unknown
Top Cast

Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax

George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass

Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet

Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano

Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums

Barney Kessel
Self - on Guitar

Jo Jones
Self - on Drums

John Simmons
Self - on Bass

Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax

Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer

Archie Savage
Self - Dancer

Knox Manning
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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