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Jammin' the Blues
6.9Released

Jammin' the Blues

194410mMusicDocumentary

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.

#jazz#jazz singer or musician#jam session#short film

Created By

Director
Gjon Mili

Alternative Titles

Играя блюзSU
Status
Released
Original Title
Jammin' the Blues
Production Countries
United States of America
IMDb

Cast

Acting

Lester Young

Self - on Tenor Sax
Acting

George 'Red' Callender

Self - on Bass
Acting

Harry Edison

Self - on Trumpet
Acting

Marlowe Morris

Self - on Piano
Acting

Sidney Catlett

Self - on Drums
Acting

Barney Kessel

Self - on Guitar
Acting

Jo Jones

Self - on Drums
Acting

John Simmons

Self - on Bass
Acting

Illinois Jacquet

Self - on Tenor Sax
Acting

Marie Bryant

Self - Singer and Dancer