
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
1992-11-02 · 60 min · ★ 8.0
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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Denzel WashingtonNarrator (voice)
Gregory HinesSelf
Tonya PinkinsSelf
George C. WolfeSelf
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