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Movie poster: This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller (2008)
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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller

2008 · 53 min Documentary Music

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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Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Mike Wallington
Runtime 53 min.

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This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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