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The Last of the First

The Last of the First

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Last of the First
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2004-05-02
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kenja Media Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.0907
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Albert Vollmer

Albert Vollmer

as himself

Joey Morant

Joey Morant

as himself

Bobby Pring

Bobby Pring

as himself

Bubba Brooks

Bubba Brooks

as himself

Edwin Swanston

Edwin Swanston

as himself

Al Casey

Al Casey

as himself

Lawrence Lucie

Lawrence Lucie

as himself

Alex Layne

Alex Layne

as himself

John G. Blowers, Jr.

John G. Blowers, Jr.

as himself

Ivan 'Loco' Rolle

Ivan 'Loco' Rolle

as himself

External Links

Keywords

jazzharlem, new york cityblack historyharlem renaissanceswing music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last of the First?

The Last of the First is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2004-05-02.

Who are the main actors in The Last of the First?

The main cast includes Albert Vollmer, Joey Morant, Bobby Pring, Bubba Brooks, Edwin Swanston, .

Where can I watch The Last of the First online?

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Is The Last of the First based on a true story?

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What is the IMDb rating of The Last of the First?

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What is the budget and revenue of The Last of the First?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Last of the First?

The soundtrack was composed by Kenja Media Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Last of the First filmed?

The Last of the First was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Last of the First?

The total runtime of The Last of the First is 88 minutes.

Is The Last of the First suitable for kids?

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Will there be a sequel to The Last of the First?

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