During Prohibition, Kansas City was wide open, and jazz was its music. Late in the 1970s, musicians of the Pendergast era gather at the union hall to play, sing, and talk. Some were part of...
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Title: The Last of the Blue Devils (1979)
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2 nominations.
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Buddy Anderson | ... | Self |
| Count Basie | ... | Self | |
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Eddie Durham | ... | Self |
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Jimmy Forrest | ... | Self |
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Curtis Foster | ... | Self |
| Dizzy Gillespie | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Paul Gunther | ... | Self |
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Budd Johnson | ... | Self |
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Sonny Kenner | ... | Self |
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Baby Lovett | ... | Self |
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Charles McPherson | ... | Self |
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Jay McShann | ... | Self |
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Milton Morris | ... | Self |
| Charlie Parker | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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During Prohibition, Kansas City was wide open, and jazz was its music. Late in the 1970s, musicians of the Pendergast era gather at the union hall to play, sing, and talk. Some were part of Walter Page's Blue Devils, joined Bennie Moten's band, and stayed with Count Basie's Orchestra. Basie is on hand, as are Big Joe Turner, Jay McShann, and some of his big band. Highlights include Turner's vocals, McShann's sly piano playing, a drum clinic from Jo Jones and Baby Lovett, Jimmy Forrest solos, and remembrances of Lester Young and of how Charlie Parker got his nickname. Throughout is the Kansas City sound: cool and relaxed, blues meeting swing, an afterbeat that calls for dancing. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
November 1982 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
De sista Blå Djävlarna See more »Filming Locations:
Kansas City, Missouri, USACompany Credits
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If you like jazz, this movie is a must-see. It is not just about the history and evolution of jazz, but also the heart and genius behind it. It features rare footage of many of the greats of jazz, such as Buddy Anderson, Eddy Durham, Baby Lovett, Gene Ramey, and many others. Enjoy!