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.

Top Cast

Lester YoungSelf - on Tenor Sax

George 'Red' CallenderSelf - on Bass

Harry EdisonSelf - on Trumpet

Marlowe MorrisSelf - on Piano

Sidney CatlettSelf - on Drums

Barney KesselSelf - on Guitar

Jo JonesSelf - on Drums

John SimmonsSelf - on Bass