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Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe ( né Lemott, [2] later Morton; c. September 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer of Louisiana Creole descent. [3] .
Apr 2, 2014 · Jelly Roll Morton cut his teeth as a pianist in New Orleans' bordellos. An early innovator in the jazz genre, he rose to fame as the leader of Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers in...
When the jazz pioneer Jelly Roll Morton died penniless and alone nearly 60 years ago, his reputation was already fading. New musical styles had displaced the hot jazz he helped invent, and...
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2 days ago · Jelly Roll Morton (born Oct. 20, 1890, New Orleans, La., U.S.—died July 10, 1941, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American jazz composer and pianist who pioneered the use of prearranged, semiorchestrated effects in jazz-band performances.
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The “Original Jelly Roll Blues” was Morton's “masterpiece” during his early trips to the North. It is widely acknowledged as the very first Jazz tune.© 1924 ...
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May 8, 2018 · Learn about Jelly Roll Morton, a pioneer of jazz piano, composition, and bandleading. Explore his eclectic musical influences, his colorful personality, and his legacy in jazz history.
