Lester Young Movies

  • 1944
    Jammin' the Blues

    Jammin' the Blues

    Jammin' the Blues

    6.91944HD

    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...

    Jammin' the Blues
  • 1950
    Improvisation

    Improvisation

    Improvisation

    51950HD

    An improvised jazz session with some of the greats from the 1950s era including Ella Fitzgerald.

    Improvisation
  • 1938
    Policy Man

    Policy Man

    Policy Man

    01938HD

    Crime comedy.

    Policy Man
  • 2004
    Improvisation

    Improvisation

    Improvisation

    02004HD

    Improvisational jazz performance filmed in 1950 by Gjon Mili plus Duke Ellington Trio filmed in July 1966, Count Basie at the Montreux Jazz Festival...

    Improvisation