Jammin' the Blues
Originally released in 1944. Jammin' the Blues is a documentary/music film. directed by Gjon Mili. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lester Young, George 'Red' Callender, and Harry Edison
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lester Young
as Self - on Tenor Sax
George 'Red' Callender
as Self - on Bass
Harry Edison
as Self - on Trumpet
Marlowe Morris
as Self - on Piano
Sidney Catlett
as Self - on Drums
Barney Kessel
as Self - on Guitar
Jo Jones
as Self - on Drums
John Simmons
as Self - on Bass
Illinois Jacquet
as Self - on Tenor Sax
Marie Bryant
as Self - Singer and Dancer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jammin' the Blues about?
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.
Who directed Jammin' the Blues?
Jammin' the Blues was directed by Gjon Mili.
How long is Jammin' the Blues?
Jammin' the Blues has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Jammin' the Blues released?
Jammin' the Blues was released on May 5, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jammin' the Blues?
The main cast of Jammin' the Blues includes Lester Young, George 'Red' Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sidney Catlett.