Jammin' the Blues
| Jammin' the Blues | |
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| Directed by | Gjon Mili |
| Produced by | Gordon Hollingshead |
| Narrated by | Knox Manning |
| Cinematography | Robert Burks |
| Edited by | Everett Dodd |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 10 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jammin' the Blues is a 1944 American short film made by Gjon Mili and Norman Granz in which a number of prominent jazz musicians re-create the jam-session atmosphere of nightclubs and after-hours spots. Considered innovative at the time of its release, the film served as a platform for showcasing emerging musicians and artists who had limited opportunities for mainstream exposure.
The film features Lester Young, Red Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Illinois Jacquet, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage.