This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

2008

Music
Documentary

53m
January 1, 2008 · United States of America

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 2008
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: MVD Entertainment
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded