This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller(2008)
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller Synopsis
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.
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Mike Wallington, released on January 1, 2008 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Fats Waller, Eddie Barefield, Maurice Waller and Marshal Royal.
- Director:
- Mike Wallington
- Writers:
- Mike Wallington
- Producers:
- Mike Wallington
- Production:
- MVD Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fats Waller
as Self (archive footage)
- Eddie Barefield
Eddie Barefield
as Self
- Maurice Waller
Maurice Waller
as Self
Marshal Royal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mike Wallington, written by Mike Wallington, produced by Mike Wallington.
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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller (2008) includes Fats Waller, Eddie Barefield, Maurice Waller and Marshal Royal. The film was directed by Mike Wallington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller released?
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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller was released on January 1, 2008 and runs for 53m.