Movie, 1944
Jammin' the Blues
IMDb 7.0, 10 min, Documentary, Music, United States of America
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.
Cast
13 credited
Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax
G'
George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass
Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet
MM
Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano
SC
Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums
BK
Barney Kessel
Self - on Guitar
Jo Jones
Self - on Drums
JS
John Simmons
Self - on Bass
Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax
MB
Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer
Archie Savage
Self - Dancer
GF
Garland Finney
Self (uncredited)
Details
DirectorGjon Mili
GenreDocumentary, Music
Runtime10 min
ReleasedFri, May 5, 1944
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0036968
