The Last of the First

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Albert Vollmer

himself

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Joey Morant

himself

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Bobby Pring

himself

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Bubba Brooks

himself

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Edwin Swanston

himself

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Al Casey

himself

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Lawrence Lucie

himself

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Alex Layne

himself

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Anja Baron
Production	Producer	Anja Baron
	Associate Producer	Denise Rosenstein
Crew	Cinematography	Anja Baron Kate Compel
	Thanks	David Meeker
Editing	Editor	Philip Shane
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