Jivin’ in Be-Bop (1947) | Dizzy Gillespie Helen Humes

Jivin’ in Be-Bop is a 1947 musical film. It was produced by William D. Alexander and stars Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra,[1] which included notable musicians such as bassist Ray Brown, vibraphonist Milt Jackson, and pianist John Lewis.[2] The film also features singers Helen Humes and Kenny “Pancho“ Hagood, Master of Ceremonies Freddie Carter, and a group of dancers.[2] The film consists of a plotless revue presented in a theatrical setting, offering a total of 19 musical and dance numbers. Gillespie and his band are shown performing eight songs, including “Salt Peanuts“, “One Bass Hit“, “Oop Bop Sh’Bam“, and “He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped“. The band plays off-camera while dancers perform during the remaining songs, which include “Shaw ’Nuff“, “A Night in Tunisia“, “Grosvenor Square“, and “Ornithology.“ - wikipedia ##### Reelblack’s mission is to educate, elevate, entertain, enlighten, and empower through Black film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at Reelblack@ and info@ with details and it will be promptly removed.