Movie: Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

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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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    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.

  • Release Date

    1992-11-02

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

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    English
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