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Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

A documentary on the making of the Broadway musical "Jelly's Last Jam."

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Duration60 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateNov 2, 1992

Overview

A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jelly's Last Jam, including a tribute to jazz musician and composer Jelly Roll Morton. Gregory Hines and George C. Wolfe, who wrote the book for Jelly's Last Jam, are interviewed. Includes scenes from the show.

Genres

  • Documentary

Casts

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

Himself

Tonya Pinkins

Tonya Pinkins

Herself

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Narrator

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Himself

Melissa Haizlip

Melissa Haizlip

Herself