Jammin' the Blues poster

Jammin' the Blues( 1944)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lester Young

      Self - on Tenor Sax

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      George 'Red' Callender

      Self - on Bass

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      Harry Edison

      Self - on Trumpet

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      Marlowe Morris

      Self - on Piano

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      Sidney Catlett

      Self - on Drums

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      Barney Kessel

      Self - on Guitar

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      Jo Jones

      Self - on Drums

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      John Simmons

      Self - on Bass

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      Illinois Jacquet

      Self - on Tenor Sax

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      Marie Bryant

      Self - Singer and Dancer

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      Archie Savage

      Self - Dancer

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      Knox Manning

      Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Feb 08 2024
    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 num...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

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