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.

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

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Luckily, the narration merely introduces the concept of the "midnight symphony" before it leaves us in peace to enjoy ten minutes of smoky, sophisticated and moody saxophone (Lester Young), trumpet, double bass and piano infused jazz - with a gentle accompaniment from the pace-setting drums and with...

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