Jelly Roll Morton

Jelly Roll Morton on vinyl: piano from the cradle of jazz

In short: Jelly Roll Morton (1890–1941) from New Orleans was a pianist, bandleader and one of the first great composers of jazz. He later liked to claim that he had invented jazz – what is certain is that he shaped it decisively with his compositions and arrangements. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 records by Jelly Roll Morton.

What makes Jelly Roll Morton special?

A piece of jazz history to listen to: in 1938 folklorist Alan Lomax recorded hours of conversations with Morton for the Library of Congress, in which he tells stories and plays the piano. We have two volumes, “Original Jelly Roll Blues” and “Jack The Bear”.

Plus “Classic Piano Solos” and the compilation “The Originators Of Jazz”, on which he can be heard alongside Clarence Williams.

From our stock

Records by Jelly Roll Morton

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FAQ

Where was Jelly Roll Morton from? From New Orleans.

What are the “Library Of Congress Recordings”? Conversations and piano pieces that Alan Lomax recorded with Morton in 1938.

Did Jelly Roll Morton invent jazz? He claimed so himself; today he is regarded as one of the first great composers of jazz.

Which records do you have? Editions from the fifties and seventies – 4 records in all.