
Jammin' the Blues
Documentary · Music
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.
Top Cast


Lester Young
Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax
Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax
George 'Red' Callender
George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass
George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass


Harry Edison
Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet
Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet
Marlowe Morris
Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano
Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano
Sidney Catlett
Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums
Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel
Self - on Guitar
Barney Kessel
Self - on Guitar


Jo Jones
Jo Jones
Self - on Drums
Jo Jones
Self - on Drums
John Simmons
John Simmons
Self - on Bass
John Simmons
Self - on Bass


Illinois Jacquet
Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax
Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax
Marie Bryant
Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer
Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer
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