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He was actually Black.
He was a light-skinned French Creole.
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How did Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton make an impact on music today?
He was the first half white half black person to play in the creole bands of new Orleans in the early 1900s
What is one of jelly roll morton songs?
Hesitation Blues.
What is jelly roll mortons real name?
"Jelly Roll Morton" (1885-1941) had the birth name Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe. Some of his recordings bear the name "Ferd Morton".
What musician was not famous for singing the blues muddy waters howling wolf or jelly roll morton?
Muddy Maters Howling Wolf probably playe blues but Jelly Roll Morton plays jazz.
Did Jelly Roll Morton go blind?
No, he could see until the end of his life.
Who was Black Bottom Stomp jazz pianist?
Jelly Roll Morton
When was Jelly Roll Morton born?
Jelly Roll Morton was born on September 20, 1885.
What is Jelly Roll Morton's birthday?
Jelly Roll Morton was born on September 20, 1885.
When did Jelly Roll Morton?
Jelly Roll Morton died on July 10, 1941 at the age of 55.
Who made jazz?
Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton
What did Jelly Roll Morton look like?
Yes.
How did Ferdinand Jelly Roll Morton make an impact on music today?
He was the first half white half black person to play in the creole bands of new Orleans in the early 1900s
Did Jelly Roll Morton have any education?
no he droped out of school
What is one of jelly roll morton songs?
Hesitation Blues.
What was Jelly Roll Morton's job?
Jelly Roll Morton worked (before 1917) as Pianist (Piano Entertainer) in "1st-class houses" of the red light district in New Orleans.
What is jelly roll mortons real name?
"Jelly Roll Morton" (1885-1941) had the birth name Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe. Some of his recordings bear the name "Ferd Morton".
Did Jelly Roll Morton win any awards or nomination?
no he did't
