Jammin' the BluesDocumentaryMusic717998Jammin' the Blues717998DocumentaryMusicthumb_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 session Last Updated: June 4, 2024 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 - DancerKnox ManningNarrator (voice) (uncredited) Image Gallery RecommendedEast of JeffersonInvasion of Astro-MonsterMothra vs. GodzillaAirport 1975Android Re-Enactment...ReRodanSon of Godzilla009 Re:CyborgSong of the Thin ManGodzilla, King of the Monsters!The Boy Who Killed My ParentsYes or No 2The Return of GodzillaTestament of Orpheus