Movie: Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

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Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington

Narrator (voice)

Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines

Self

Tonya Pinkins
Tonya Pinkins

Self

George C. Wolfe
George C. Wolfe

Self

Melissa Haizlip
Melissa Haizlip

Self

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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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    1992-11-02

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