Jammin' the Blues (1944)

★ 7.0/10 10 min Documentary, Music United States English

Director: Gjon Mili

Streaming: Not available

Description

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 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

Jo Jones Self - on Drums

John Simmons Self - on Bass

Jammin' the Blues Appears on 1 Curated Movie List

Canon Institutions

National Film Registry

National Film Registry #363