Drums West

Name: Drums West
Genre: Animation, Music
Released: 1961-12-31
Duration: 3 min
Rating: 7.1

1961·Animation·3m

7.1

★

This newly rediscovered short was created in Jim's home studio in Bethesda, MD around 1961. It is one of several experimental shorts inspired by the music of jazz great Chico Hamilton. At the end, in footage probably shot by Jerry Juhl, Jim demonstrates his working method.

Directed by Jim Henson

abstract

short film

experimental

IMDB

N/A

Crew

Jim Henson

Director

Chico Hamilton

Music

Popular Reviews

8 reviews

10.0★ · 01/02/26

realest depiction of jaß

transcendentalbooks

10.0★ · 12/14/25

felt it in ma soul

Devin Berezan

6.0★ · 01/01/25

I wonder how long it took for Jim Henson to make this

Pelicanmassacre

8.0★ · 11/28/24

Rewatching this made me realize that it's actually one of the most beautiful things i have ever seen

Miguel

7.0★ · 06/30/24

The simple strength and raw power of film. Audio and visual food for the soul, feed them correct and your heart will align. Such a cool project and what a pleasure.