Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

60 mins | Documentary | Nov. 2, 1992

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.

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway

60 mins | Documentary | Nov. 2, 1992

Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
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.
Producers KQED
Original title Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
Directors
Writers

Cast

Gregory Hines

as Himself

Tonya Pinkins

as Herself

Denzel Washington

as Narrator

George C. Wolfe

as Himself

Melissa Haizlip

as Herself