Jammin' the Blues - 1944

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.

10min
1944
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating8.0/10

Cast

Harry Edison profile pictureHarry EdisonSelf - on Trumpet
Jo Jones profile pictureJo JonesSelf - on Drums
Illinois Jacquet profile pictureIllinois JacquetSelf - on Tenor Sax
Knox Manning profile pictureKnox ManningNarrator (voice) (uncredited)

About Jammin' the Blues

Jammin' the Blues 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.

Runtime: 10min

Extra details

Original Title: Jammin' the Blues
Original Language: English
Directed By: Gjon Mili
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures