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Jammin' the Blues

1944-05-05 Documentary 10mins

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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Jammin' the Blues

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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.

  • Released
    1944-05-05
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    10mins
  • Genre
    Documentary, Music
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    0
  • Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures

Crew

Gjon Mili
Director
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Keywords:
jazz jazz singer or musician jam session short film

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Cast

Lester Young

Lester Young
Self - on Tenor Sax
George 'Red' Callender

George 'Red' Callender
Self - on Bass
Harry Edison

Harry Edison
Self - on Trumpet
Marlowe Morris

Marlowe Morris
Self - on Piano
Sidney Catlett

Sidney Catlett
Self - on Drums
Barney Kessel

Barney Kessel
Self - on Guitar
Jo Jones

Jo Jones
Self - on Drums
John Simmons

John Simmons
Self - on Bass
Illinois Jacquet

Illinois Jacquet
Self - on Tenor Sax
Marie Bryant

Marie Bryant
Self - Singer and Dancer
Archie Savage

Archie Savage
Self - Dancer
Knox Manning

Knox Manning
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Reviews for Jammin' the Blues
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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-02-08

Luckily, the narration merely introduces the concept of the "midnight symphony" before it leaves us in peace to enjoy ten minutes of smoky, ... read more

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 each getting their moment to shine in a seamless montage of instrumental music before a sexy rendition of "The Sunny Side of the Street" from Marie Bryant kicks in to put some filling in the sandwich. Then, for a closing, we see a slightly more stylised and deliberate production of an improvised number that brings in a bit of jitterbug and some more fine guitar and sax work. It sure gets your toes tapping - and it's a great and varied jam. It's filmed with next to no wattage from the lights, and in a pall of cigarette smoke and that does wonders for the atmosphere here. Simple photography that lets the talent do the talking.

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A Review by 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...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-02-08

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, d...

read more