| Jivin' in Be-Bop | |
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| Directed by | Leonard Anderson Spencer Williams |
| Written by | Powell Lindsay |
| Produced by | William D. Alexander |
| Starring | Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra Helen Humes |
| Cinematography | Don Malkames |
| Edited by | Gladys Brothers |
Production company | Alexander Productions |
| Distributed by | Alexander Distributing Company Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jivin' in Be-Bop is a 1947 musical film produced by William D. Alexander and starring Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra,[1] which included notable musicians such as bassist Ray Brown, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and pianist John Lewis.[2] It also features singers Helen Humes and Kenny "Pancho" Hagood, Master of Ceremonies Freddie Carter, and a group of dancers.[2]
- ^ Moon, Spencer (1997). Reel Black Talk: A Sourcebook of 50 American Filmmakers. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press. p. 5. ISBN 0-313-29830-0.
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott (2004). Jazz on Film: The Complete Story of the Musicians & Music Onscreen. San Francisco: Backbeat Books. pp. 80–82. ISBN 0-87930-783-8.