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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
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  2. This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

2008
53m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

2008

Runtime

53m

Storyline

This Joint Is Jumpin' celebrates the life and work of the great Fats Waller. Fats started playing church organ at age 10 and his all-action musical career ended, full speed ahead, at the age of 39. This documentary features his son, Maurice, and Eddie Barefield and Marshal Royal, fellow musicians. Sammy Price and Paul Machlin talk about stride and Andy Razaf's widow, Jean Hutson, remembers him.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
53m
Jan 1, 2008
Digital Release
Jan 1, 2008
Languages
English
Director
Mike Wallington
Production
MVD Entertainment
MVD Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Fats Waller

Fats Waller

Self (archive footage)

Eddie Barefield

Self

Maurice Waller

Self

Marshal Royal

Marshal Royal

Self

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