Jammin' the Blues

1944·Movie

10min

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About

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.

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Genres: Film Noir Musical Comedy
Mood: PlayfulLight-HeartedGroovyFunCarefree
Themes: Art AppreciationJoy Of MusicRacial Harmony
Plot: Musical PerformanceArtistic ExpressionJazz SceneNightclub AtmosphereRacial Tension
Pacing: LeisurelyRhythmic
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeEpisodic Structure
Dialog: Minimalist DialogueMusical Numbers
Character Types: Club PatronJazz Musician
Humor: Playful Teasing
Time: 1940s
Place: Urban CityscapeNightclub
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkSurreal ImageryLong TakesFilm Noir AestheticsHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate CostumesNightclub Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Gjon Mili, Robert Burks

Produced by:

Gordon Hollingshead

Cast

Harry Edison

Self - on Trumpet

Jo Jones

Self - on Drums

Illinois Jacquet

Self - on Tenor Sax

Archie Savage

Self - Dancer

Knox Manning

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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