Jammin' the Blues
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.
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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
Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax
Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer
Archie Savage
Self - Dancer
Garland Finney
Self (uncredited)
Knox Manning
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 5, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gjon Mili
- Original Title
- Jammin' the Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gjon Mili
Robert Burks
Everett Dodd
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Gjon Mili
Director
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Everett Dodd
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jammin' the Blues
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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.
Who stars in Jammin' the Blues?
The principal cast of Jammin' the Blues includes Lester Young, George 'Red' Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sidney Catlett.
When was Jammin' the Blues released and how long is it?
Jammin' the Blues was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 10m.