Jammin the Blues ( Gjon Mili, Norman Granz, 1944)

Jammin the Blues is a 1944 American short film made by Gjon Mili and Norman Granz in which a number of prominent jazz musicians recreate the jamsession atmosphere of nightclubs and afterhours spots. It features Lester Young, Red Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Illinois Jacquet, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage. Cast Lester Young Tenor saxophone Red Callender Bass Harry Sweets Edison Trumpet Marlowe Morris Piano Big Sid Catlett Drums (First two songs, and intro of third) Jo Jones Drums (for final song) Barney Kessel Guitar John Simmons Double bass Illinois Jacquet Tenor saxophone Marie Bryant Vocals and Female Dancer Archie Savage Male Dancer Songs Midnight Symphony On the Sunny Side of the Street Sung by Marie Bryant Jammin the Blues