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He was the first half white half black person to play in the creole bands of New Orleans in the early 1900s

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What kind of music did Jelly Role Morton play?

he played jazz and ragtime.


What started Jelly Roll Morton on his music?

Jelly Roll Morton began playing piano as a teenager in a brothel in his neighborhood. He was highly influenced by Tony Jackson, and claimed that Jackson was the only piano player better than he was.


How old was Jelly Roll Morton when he died?

Jelly Roll was one the original creators of jazz music in the early 1900's. He utilized opera arias, classical tunes and New Orleans folk songs, playing them to the rhythms of African and Spanish beats to create what we know as "Jazz". Jazz is the only art form which credits its total invention to America.


What was one of the key factors that set Jelly Roll Morton's music apart from other New Orleans style musicians?

Ragtime, Jazz Blues, Jazz, Swing and Dixieland.


Is jazz the music of the French-speaking African Americans of South Louisiana?

No! It was too low class for the Creoles even though a few like Sydney Bechet and Jelly Roll Morton played it.


What has the author Morton Latham written?

Morton Latham has written: 'The renaissance of music' -- subject(s): Renaissance, History and criticism, Music


Music that was a strong influence on early jazz popular around turn of the century?

Ragtime music was a strong influence on early jazz at the turn of the century. Ragtime featured syncopated rhythms and lively melodies, which were later incorporated into jazz music. Artists like Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton were instrumental in shaping this fusion of ragtime and early jazz.


Where can you download free sheet music?

Free sheet music for it's you Lord we worship by Paul Morton


Who is Tex Morton?

He was born in nelson, NZ and he was a country music singer


What was Ferdinand Magellan's favorite music?

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What has the author Ferdinand Pillwitz written?

Ferdinand Pillwitz has written: 'Der Tambour Rataplan' -- subject(s): Librettos, Dramatic music


Does nicki minaj have an impact on the music world?

yes,she has impact on the world. She has the impact on pop,rock,music....she even knows how to play the piano.