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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

NR200853mMike Wallington

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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.

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What is This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller (2008) about?

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.

Who stars in This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller?

This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller stars Fats Waller (Self (archive footage)), Eddie Barefield (Self), Maurice Waller (Self), Marshal Royal (Self). The film was directed by Mike Wallington.

How long is This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller?

This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated NR.

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