Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway (1992)

  • PG
  • 11/02/1992 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h

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

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.

Cast

Gregory Hines's headshot

Gregory Hines

Himself
Tonya Pinkins's headshot

Tonya Pinkins

Herself
Denzel Washington's headshot

Denzel Washington

Narrator
George C. Wolfe's headshot

George C. Wolfe

Himself
Melissa Haizlip's headshot

Melissa Haizlip

Herself

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