Jazz Ball (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Jazz Ball is a music and documentary film directed by Leslie M. Roush, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Who’s in it. Jazz Ball stars Cab Calloway as Self (archive footage), Duke Ellington as Self (archive footage), Louis Armstrong as Self (archive footage) and Betty Hutton as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jazz Ball has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jazz Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jazz Ball tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jazz Ball (1956)?
- In US, Jazz Ball is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jazz Ball worth watching?
- Jazz Ball holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jazz Ball?
- Jazz Ball stars Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Betty Hutton and Lawrence Welk.
- When was Jazz Ball released?
- Jazz Ball was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.