Storyline
The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band during its sunset years: 87-year-old Al Casey, who had worked closely with Fats Waller throughout the 1930s; guitarist Lawrence Lucie, 95 years young, from the bands of Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter and Duke Ellington; saxophonist Bubba Brooks, 79, who was with Bill Doggett; Edwin Swanston, 80, pianist with Louis Armstrong's Orchestra; 91-year-old drummer Johnny Blowers, ex-Bunny Berigan, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra; Ivan Rolle, 85, bassist with Jonah Jones; and 88-year-old Laurel Watson, one-time vocalist with Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Baron's cameras record the musicians through their tours and concerts, capturing their joy in performing together. A celebration of the jazz spirit.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Albert Vollmer
himself
Joey Morant
himself
Bobby Pring
himself
Bubba Brooks
himself
Edwin Swanston
himself
Al Casey
himself
Lawrence Lucie
himself
Alex Layne
himself
John G. Blowers, Jr.
himself
Ivan 'Loco' Rolle
himself
Calvin Lynch
himself
Laurel Watson
herself
Frequently Asked Questions
The Last of the First was released on May 2, 2004.
The runtime of The Last of the First is 1h 28m.
The Last of the First is a Documentary movie.
The Last of the First has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Last of the First is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Last of the First was directed by Anja Baron.
The main cast of The Last of the First includes Albert Vollmer, Joey Morant, Bobby Pring.
The Last of the First is originally in English.