Jammin' the Blues (1944)
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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.
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Lester YoungHimself - on Tenor SaxGeorge 'Red' CallenderHimself - on Bass
Harry EdisonHimself - on TrumpetMarlowe MorrisHimself - on PianoSidney CatlettHimself - on DrumsBarney KesselHimself - on Guitar
Jo JonesSelf - on DrumsJohn SimmonsHimself - on BassIllinois JacquetHimself - on Tenor SaxMarie BryantHerself - Singer and Dancer
Archie SavageHimself - Dancer
Knox ManningNarrator (voice) (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityMusic · DocumentaryTheme affinityJazz · Jazz Singer Or Musician · Jam SessionPacingShortDirector preference237510Actor preference237226 · 570081 · 573509Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Jammin' the Blues
What is Jammin' the Blues about?
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.
How long is Jammin' the Blues?
Jammin' the Blues has a runtime of 10 minutes.