Jammin' the Blues
First aired on May 5, 1944
70%
Genres: Documentary, Music
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
Gjon Mili | Director
Gordon Hollingshead | Producer
Robert Burks | Director of Photography
Everett Dodd | Editor
Roland E. Hill Sr. | Art Direction
Charles David Forrest | Sound
