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The Last of the First

2004-05-02 en 88m
Documentary
The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band during its sunset years: 87-year-old Al Casey, who had worked closely with Fats Waller throughout the 1930s; guitarist Lawrence Lucie, 95 years young, from the bands of Louis Armstrong, Benny Carter and Duke Ellington; saxophonist Bubba Brooks, 79, who was with Bill Doggett; Edwin Swanston, 80, pianist with Louis Armstrong's Orchestra; 91-year-old drummer Johnny Blowers, ex-Bunny Berigan, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra; Ivan Rolle, 85, bassist with Jonah Jones; and 88-year-old Laurel Watson, one-time vocalist with Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Baron's cameras record the musicians through their tours and concerts, capturing their joy in performing together. A celebration of the jazz spirit.

Cinematography

Anja Baron

Editor

Philip Shane

Producer

Anja Baron

Cinematography

Kate Compel

Thanks

David Meeker

Director

Anja Baron

jazz harlem, new york city black history harlem renaissance swing music

Status

Released

Countries

    Companies

    • Kenja Media Productions