Jammin' the Blues
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.
Directed by Gjon Mili
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Cast
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Lester Young Self - on Tenor Sax - George 'Red' Callender Self - on Bass
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Harry Edison Self - on Trumpet - Marlowe Morris Self - on Piano
- Sidney Catlett Self - on Drums
- Barney Kessel Self - on Guitar
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Jo Jones Self - on Drums - John Simmons Self - on Bass
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Illinois Jacquet Self - on Tenor Sax - Marie Bryant Self - Singer and Dancer
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Archie Savage Self - Dancer - Garland Finney Self (uncredited)
Make it a double feature
2h 51m together
Jammin' the Blues
Anatomy of a Murder
Both from Gjon Mili.
