He was the first half white half black person to play in the creole bands of new Orleans in the early 1900s
Hesitation Blues.
"Jelly Roll Morton" (1885-1941) had the birth name Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe. Some of his recordings bear the name "Ferd Morton".
Muddy Maters Howling Wolf probably playe blues but Jelly Roll Morton plays jazz.
No, he could see until the end of his life.
Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton was born on September 20, 1885.
Jelly Roll Morton was born on September 20, 1885.
Jelly Roll Morton died on July 10, 1941 at the age of 55.
Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton
Yes.
He was the first half white half black person to play in the creole bands of new Orleans in the early 1900s
no he droped out of school
Hesitation Blues.
Jelly Roll Morton worked (before 1917) as Pianist (Piano Entertainer) in "1st-class houses" of the red light district in New Orleans.
"Jelly Roll Morton" (1885-1941) had the birth name Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe. Some of his recordings bear the name "Ferd Morton".
no he did't