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Jammin' the Blues

194410 min 7.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

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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Release / first air1944-05-05
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary, Music
DirectorGjon Mili
WriterNot available
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures

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10 cast members
Lester YoungLester YoungSelf - on Tenor Sax
George 'Red' CallenderGeorge 'Red' CallenderSelf - on Bass
Harry EdisonHarry EdisonSelf - on Trumpet
Marlowe MorrisMarlowe MorrisSelf - on Piano
Sidney CatlettSidney CatlettSelf - on Drums
Barney KesselBarney KesselSelf - on Guitar
Jo JonesJo JonesSelf - on Drums
John SimmonsJohn SimmonsSelf - on Bass
Illinois JacquetIllinois JacquetSelf - on Tenor Sax
Marie BryantMarie BryantSelf - Singer and Dancer

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#jazz#jazz singer or musician#jam session#short film

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