Jammin' the Blues
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Garland Finney
Self (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Jammin' the Blues was released on May 5, 1944.
The runtime of Jammin' the Blues is 10m.
Jammin' the Blues is a Documentary, Music movie.
Jammin' the Blues has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Jammin' the Blues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Jammin' the Blues was directed by Gjon Mili.
The main cast of Jammin' the Blues includes Lester Young, George 'Red' Callender, Harry Edison.
Jammin' the Blues is originally in English.