Jammin' the BluesDocumentaryMusic697998Jammin' the Blues697998DocumentaryMusicthumb_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: 24 days ago 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 JeffersonDivers at Work on the Wreck of the "Maine"Main Krishna HoonGunpowderMusangwe: Fight ClubRe-ExistencesMain Atal HoonMaine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?Re-CyclingLast Ma(i)nlandEast of Main Street: Asians AloudAvatarMain Street on the March!Girls Fight ClubRe/cycle