Jammin' the Blues (1944)

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Released:
1944-05-05

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.

Director:
Gjon Mili

Runtime:
0h 10min

Genre:
Documentary, Music

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