This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

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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Release Date

January 1, 2008

Status

Released

Original Title

This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

Runtime

53min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

MVD Entertainment