About the film
Konstantin is expelled from the conservatory because jazz is 'bourgeois' music. He finds two street musicians, recruits a saxophone player, and the Jazz Band is born.
To get their first concert they must deal with gangsters, sceptical officials and a famous singer they hope to impress. The film is packed with 1920s jazz and swing standards.
Jazzmen was Karen Shakhnazarov's first big hit and is a joyful film about music and youth.
Did you know?
- Karen Shakhnazarov later became the head of Mosfilm.
- The soundtrack mixes 1920s jazz standards with old Russian romances.
- Igor Sklyar became a star after this role.
