Poster of Jammin' the Blues

Jammin' the Blues

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, May 5 1944
79 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Lester YoungLester Young
Lester Young was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Tenor Sax'.
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Portrait of George 'Red' CallenderGeorge 'Red' Callender
George 'Red' Callender was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Bass'.
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Portrait of Harry EdisonHarry Edison
Harry Edison was
28 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Trumpet'.
Sun, Oct 10 1915 –
Tue, Jul 27 1999
Portrait of Marlowe MorrisMarlowe Morris
Marlowe Morris was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Piano'.
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Portrait of Sidney CatlettSidney Catlett
Sidney Catlett was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Drums'.
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Portrait of Barney KesselBarney Kessel
Barney Kessel was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Guitar'.
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Portrait of Jo JonesJo Jones
Jo Jones was
32 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Drums'.
Sat, Oct 07 1911 –
Tue, Sep 03 1985
Portrait of John SimmonsJohn Simmons
John Simmons was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Bass'.
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Portrait of Illinois JacquetIllinois Jacquet
Illinois Jacquet was
21 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - on Tenor Sax'.
Tue, Oct 31 1922 –
Thu, Jul 22 2004
Portrait of Marie BryantMarie Bryant
Marie Bryant was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - Singer and Dancer'.
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Portrait of Archie SavageArchie Savage
Archie Savage was
30 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Self - Dancer'.
Sun, Apr 19 1914 –
Tue, Feb 04 2003
Portrait of Knox ManningKnox Manning
Knox Manning was
40 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 17 1904 –
Tue, Aug 26 1980

Crew

Portrait of Gjon MiliGjon Mili
Gjon Mili was
>> in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Robert BurksRobert Burks
Robert Burks was
34 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Director of Photography'
Sun, Jul 04 1909 –
Mon, May 13 1968
Portrait of Gordon HollingsheadGordon Hollingshead
Gordon Hollingshead was
52 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Producer'
Fri, Jan 08 1892 –
Tue, Jul 08 1952
Portrait of Everett DoddEverett Dodd
Everett Dodd was
36 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Editor'
Mon, Aug 05 1907 –
Thu, Jul 02 1981
Portrait of Charles David ForrestCharles David Forrest
Charles David Forrest was
41 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Sound'
Mon, Sep 08 1902 –
Sun, Feb 10 1991
Portrait of Roland E. Hill Sr.Roland E. Hill Sr.
Roland E. Hill Sr. was
49 in Jammin' the Blues
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Feb 01 1895 –
Mon, Nov 10 1986