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Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

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

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Documentary

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

02 November 1992

Country

United States of America

Cast

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

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