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Jammin' the Blues

Lester Young and other renowned black jazz musicians of the time come together for an impromptu jam session, showcased in a short film directed by Norman Granz, founder of Verve Records.

A groundbreaking Warner Bros. short film features a jam session with renowned African-American jazz musicians, including Lester Young, in a darkly lit atmosphere that mirrors the music's mood.

Info about Jammin' the Blues

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, May 05, 1944

Production Country: United States

Genres:Music, Short, Documentary