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Jelly Roll Morton
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Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton (October 20, 1890 / July 10, 1941) was an American virtuoso pianist, a bandleader, and a composer who some call the first true composer of jazz music. Morton was a colorful character who liked to generate publicity for himself by bragging. His business card referred to him as the “Originator of Jazz”.
New Orleans
He was (along with Tony Jackson) one of the best regarded pianists in the Storyville District early in the 20th century. Tony Jackson was the main influence on his music; according to Morton, Jackson was the only pianist better than him.
The Library of Congress interviews
In May, 1938, Alan Lomax began recording interviews with Morton for the Library of Congress. The sessions, originally intended as a short interview with musical examples for use by music researchers in the Library of Congress, soon expanded to record more than eight hours of Morton talking and playing piano, in addition to longer interviews which Lomax took notes on but did not record. Despite the low fidelity of these non-commercial recordings, their musical and historical importance attracted jazz fans, and portions have repeatedly been issued commercially. These interviews helped assure Morton’s place in jazz history.
Legacy
Two Broadway shows have featured his music, Jelly Roll and Jelly’s Last Jam. The first draws heavily on Morton’s own words and stories from the Library of Congress interviews. The latter show has created considerable controversy with its very fictionalized and unsympathetic portrayal of Morton, and the creator has been sued by Morton’s family.
New Orleans
He was (along with Tony Jackson) one of the best regarded pianists in the Storyville District early in the 20th century. Tony Jackson was the main influence on his music; according to Morton, Jackson was the only pianist better than him.
The Library of Congress interviews
In May, 1938, Alan Lomax began recording interviews with Morton for the Library of Congress. The sessions, originally intended as a short interview with musical examples for use by music researchers in the Library of Congress, soon expanded to record more than eight hours of Morton talking and playing piano, in addition to longer interviews which Lomax took notes on but did not record. Despite the low fidelity of these non-commercial recordings, their musical and historical importance attracted jazz fans, and portions have repeatedly been issued commercially. These interviews helped assure Morton’s place in jazz history.
Legacy
Two Broadway shows have featured his music, Jelly Roll and Jelly’s Last Jam. The first draws heavily on Morton’s own words and stories from the Library of Congress interviews. The latter show has created considerable controversy with its very fictionalized and unsympathetic portrayal of Morton, and the creator has been sued by Morton’s family.
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Original jelly roll blues
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Mr. Jelly Lord
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chinneths wrote:
he looks like jazz
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mrgazbods wrote:
Jelly roll, a slang term for a lover, intercourse, or the sex organs
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MykeMinor wrote:
Why would you name your cat Jelly Roll? Do you know what the term means?
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koomooboolooka wrote:
His works are challenging to learn, but sound so incredible (not when I play them mind xD)
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PopeDaniel wrote:
How could you not love the music played by a guy named Jelly Roll?
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ajkc wrote:
It stoned me!
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borntohula94 wrote:
make me a pallet on the floor! essence of gangsta rap. haha
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Videro wrote:
Legendary stuff! I love it so much! Can't stop smiling!
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AllyWonderland wrote:
Murder Ballads
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neilbombd wrote:
I named my cat Jelly after him.
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LillydelaMojito wrote:
His character appears in a movie "The legend of 1900" - in brilliant duel of two pianists
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SYL2Oh wrote:
Doctor Jazz ! ! !
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SYL2Oh wrote:
Original Orchestral Jazz,Stomp & Swing Creator ! World's greatest hot tune writer . . .
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blusardine wrote:
sends me.
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boruc1991 wrote:
great man !
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hk94 wrote:
He was a character.
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tbwngbkeith wrote:
pretty cool stuff
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neilbombd wrote:
I fucking love Jelly Roll Morton.
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kastchei wrote:
Hah, there should be a warning for explicit lyrics on the 'Library Of Congress' recordings!
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neilbombd wrote:
Man, take that goat outta here.
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