Jelly Roll Morton

Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941) was an American bandleader, composer and conductor.

Also recorded as Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe; Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton; Ferdinand Morton.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe.

Also worked under the name Jelly Roll Morton.

Born at New Orleans in 1890, died at Los Angeles in 1941.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and ragtime. Scott Joplin is recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Sources

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“Jelly Roll Morton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q317128: Jelly Roll Morton
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