The Last of the First
Overview
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.
About The Last of the First (2004)
The Last of the First (2004) is a documentary movie produced by Kenja Media Productions in US. It was directed by Anja Baron. On screen you will see Albert Vollmer, Joey Morant, Bobby Pring, Bubba Brooks and Edwin Swanston. With a runtime of 1h 28m, the film averages 10.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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