The read
It runs a compact 10m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
33 audience votes
Key crew
- Gjon MiliDirector
Cast
- Lester YoungSelf - on Tenor Sax
- George 'Red' CallenderSelf - on Bass
- Harry EdisonSelf - on Trumpet
- Marlowe MorrisSelf - on Piano
- Sidney CatlettSelf - on Drums
- Barney KesselSelf - on Guitar
- Jo JonesSelf - on Drums
- John SimmonsSelf - on Bass
- Illinois JacquetSelf - on Tenor Sax
- Marie BryantSelf - Singer and Dancer
- Archie SavageSelf - Dancer
- Garland FinneySelf (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
jazzjazz singer or musicianjam sessionshort film