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The Last of the Blue Devils, subtitled The Kansas City Jazz Story, is a 1979 film documentary with notable figures from the history of Kansas City jazz starring Count Basie and Big Joe Turner. The film was produced and directed by Bruce Ricker.
The Last of the Blue Devils: Directed by Bruce Ricker. With Buddy Anderson, Count Basie, Eddie Durham, Jimmy Forrest. 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.
The Last of the Blue Devils is an album by jazz pianist Jay McShann, recorded in 1977 and released by the Atlantic label.
16 de sept. de 2011 · The Oklahoma City Blue Devils was the premier Southwest territory jazz band in the 1920s. Originally called Billy King's Road Show, it disbanded in Oklahoma ...
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.
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The Last of the Blue Devils (1979) 1979 USA Directed by Bruce Ricker Produced by John Kelly, Bruce Ricker, Edward Beyer Featuring Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, Jay 'Hootie' Mcshann. Commercial and licensing; BFI distribution; Archive content sales and licensing; Venue hire; BFI book releases and trade sales;
