Jazz Heaven (1929) was moderately successful for RKO Pictures, and was released in both sound and silent versions as a substantial number of theaters had not installed sound equipment when this picture was produced.
In November 1929, News reported composer Oscar Levant, who co-wrote the featured song, "Someone," had been placed under contract to RKO. Max Dreyfus was credited with discovering Levant.
The $55 for the two tickets for the follies equates to about $880 in 2021.
In August 1929, news reported Joel McCrea among the cast, possibly as a replacement for Hugh Trevor, although no role was specified. The male lead was ultimately assumed by former college football star Johnny Mack Brown.
In January 1929, news reported that FBO Pictures Corp. production chief William LeBaron assigned Sidney Lazarus to adapt "Boarding House Blues" for the screen.