Pete Kelly's Blues
“A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!”
In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.
Ella Fitzgeraldas Maggie Jackson
Moe Schneideras Trombonist (Big 7)
George Van Epsas Guitarist (Big 7)
Ray Shermanas Pianist (Big 7)
Dick Cathcartas Trumpet Player / Webb's Cornet Double
Matty Matlockas Clarinetist (Big 7)
Eddie Milleras Saxophonist (Big 7)
Nick Fatoolas Drummer (Big 7)
Jud De Nautas Bassist (Big 7)
Perry Botkin Sr.as Tuxedo Band Member (uncredited)