The Last of the Blue Devils: The Kansas City Jazz Story
Summary:
Last of the Blue Devils is an affectionate backward glance at the Kansas City "blues" scene of the 1930s. Established as a mecca for jazz musicians during the Prohibition Era, K.C. spawned some of the best musical talent of the era. The film's nostalgia is leavened with mild outrage in noting that, while many of the best blues men were permitted to strut their stuff before white audie... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Count Basie and His Orchestra
Big Joe Turner
Eddie Durham - (Eddie Durham)
Budd Johnson - (Budd Johnson)
Charles McPherson - (Charles McPherson)
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