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Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (né Lemott, 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and music of Jelly Roll Morton, a pioneer of jazz piano and songwriting. Find out how he influenced the genre, his career highlights, his death and his legacy.
Jelly Roll Morton was an American jazz composer and pianist who pioneered the use of prearranged, semiorchestrated effects in jazz-band performances. Morton learned the piano as a child and from 1902 was a professional pianist in the bordellos of the Storyville district of New Orleans.
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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.
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Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941) was an American virtuoso jazz pianist, bandleader, and songwriter whom many consider the first true composer of jazz music. A light-skinned Creole, Morton grew up in a respectable family where he was exposed to opera and a rudimentary musical education.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Jelly Roll Morton, a second-generation New Orleans jazz musician, composer and arranger. Discover how he blended African, Afro-Cuban and European influences in his music and influenced the genre's evolution.
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