The Last of the First(2004)
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.
The Last of the First (2004) is a documentary film directed by Anja Baron, released on May 2, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Albert Vollmer, Joey Morant, Bobby Pring and Bubba Brooks. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Anja Baron
- Producers:
- Anja Baron
- Production:
- Kenja Media Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Last of the First Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Anja Baron, produced by Anja Baron.
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The main cast of The Last of the First (2004) includes Albert Vollmer, Joey Morant, Bobby Pring, Bubba Brooks and Edwin Swanston. The film was directed by Anja Baron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Last of the First was released on May 2, 2004 and runs for 1h 28m.
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The Last of the First (2004) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.