Lester Young

Himself - on Tenor Sax

George 'Red' Callender

Himself - on Bass

Harry Edison

Himself - on Trumpet

Marlowe Morris

Himself - on Piano

Sidney Catlett

Himself - on Drums

Barney Kessel

Himself - on Guitar

Jo Jones

Self - on Drums

John Simmons

Himself - on Bass

Illinois Jacquet

Himself - on Tenor Sax

Marie Bryant

Herself - Singer and Dancer

Archie Savage

Himself - Dancer

Knox Manning

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)