Jammin' the Blues

Lester Young

— Self - on Tenor Sax

George 'Red' Callender

— Self - on Bass

Harry Edison

— Self - on Trumpet

Marlowe Morris

— Self - on Piano

Sidney Catlett

— Self - on Drums

Barney Kessel

— Self - on Guitar

Jo Jones

— Self - on Drums

John Simmons

— Self - on Bass

Illinois Jacquet

— Self - on Tenor Sax

Marie Bryant

— Self - Singer and Dancer

Archie Savage

— Self - Dancer

Garland Finney

— Self (uncredited)

Knox Manning

— Narrator (voice) (uncredited)