Jelly Roll Morton (1885-1940) was one of the New Orleans musicians who would go on to play a prominent roll in the history of jazz. A pianist, composer, bandleider and arranger, he wrote pieces that were played by jazz bands everywhere, in some cases as early as 1915. His own recording career, however, did not begin until 1923.
Playlist
- Jelly Roll Morton Orchestra – Muddy Water Blues – Paramount 12050
- Jelly Roll Morton Orchestra – Big Foot Ham t.1 – Paramount 12050
- Jelly Roll Morton – King Porter (A Stomp) – Gennett 5289
- Jelly Roll Morton – New Orleans (Blues) Joys t.a – Gennett 5486
- New Orleans Rhythm Kings – Milenberg Joys – Gennett 5217
- Jelly Roll Morton – Grandpa’s Spells – Gennett 5218
- Jelly Roll Morton – Kansas City Stomp – Gennett 5218
- New Orleans Rythm Kings – Wolverine Blues – Gennett 5102
- Sunset Band – Wolverine Stomp – test on blank label
- Jelly Roll Morton – Wolverine Blues – Gennett 5289
- Jelly Roll Morton Trio – Wolverine Blues – Victor 21064
- Jelly Roll Morton – The Pearls – Vocalstyle 50488 (piano rol)
- Jelly Roll Morton – Perfect Rag – Gennett 5486
- Jelly Roll Morton – Tom Cat Blues – Gennett 5515
- Jelly Roll Morton – Big Foot Ham – Gennett 5552
- Anoniem – Jelly Roll Blues – US 7445 (piano roll)
- Jelly Roll Morton – Jelly Roll Blues – Gennett 5552
- Jelly Roll Morton – Stratford Hunch – Gennett 5590
