Jammin' the BluesDocumentaryMusic6980Jammin' the Blues6980DocumentaryMusicthumb_upthumb_downJammin' the BluesMay 5, 1944Directed byGjon MiliIn 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.US content warning jazzjazz singer or musicianjam sessionshort film Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Request Update CastLester YoungSelf - on Tenor SaxGeorge 'Red' CallenderSelf - on BassHarry EdisonSelf - on TrumpetMarlowe MorrisSelf - on PianoSidney CatlettSelf - on DrumsBarney KesselSelf - on GuitarJo JonesSelf - on DrumsJohn SimmonsSelf - on BassIllinois JacquetSelf - on Tenor SaxMarie BryantSelf - Singer and DancerArchie SavageSelf - DancerGarland FinneySelf (uncredited)Knox ManningNarrator (voice) (uncredited) Image Gallery RecommendedSelena Gomez: My Mind & MeQuincyBad 25HalftimeBiggie: I Got a Story to TellThe Last Repair ShopGod Bless Ozzy OsbourneLet It BeJustin Bieber's BelieveBeastie Boys StoryLet's Get LostAdele One Night OnlyArtifactThriller 40Tupac: Resurrection
