1923-1924 [Classics]

• Artist: Jelly-Roll Morton
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• Release Date: 1923 06 -1924 06 09
• Total Time: 73:20
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Part of Classics' excellent chronological series, this examines Jelly Roll's recordings from 1923 to 1924, beginning with a Paramount single with his orchestra, "Big Fat Ham," followed by "Muddy Water Blues." Next up are the first six issued Gennett piano solos, then stray singles by Morton's Jazz Band, Steamboat Four, and Stomp Kings. These are proceeded by four more piano solo sides, which were cut for Paramount, before finishing out with a marathon piano solo session for Gennett in 1924. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Big Fat Ham	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:55)
Muddy Water Blues	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:00)
King Porter Stomp	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:41)
New Orleans Joys	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:47)
Grandpa's Spells	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:38)
Kansas City Stomp	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:58)
Wolverine Blues	Jelly Roll Morton, Benjamin Franklin Spikes, John Spikes	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:30)
The Pearls	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:17)
Someday, Sweetheart	Benjamin Franklin Spikes, John Spikes	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:07)
London Blues	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:15)
Mr. Jelly Lord	Jelly Roll Morton, Walter Melrose	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:54)
Steady Roll	Mel Stitzel	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:38)
Thirty-Fifth Street Blues	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:32)
Mamantia	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:52)
Frog-I-More Rag	Jelly Roll Morton, Benjamin Franklin Spikes	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:53)
London Blues	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:02)
Tia Juana	Gene Rodemich	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:50)
Shreveport Stomp	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:54)
Mamanita	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:56)
Jelly Roll Blues	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:06)
Big Fat Ham	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:55)
Bucktown Blues	Boyd Senter	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:58)
Tom Cat Blues	Jelly Roll Morton, Walter Melrose	Jelly Roll Morton	(3:04)
Statford Hunch	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:54)
Perfect Rag	Jelly Roll Morton	Jelly Roll Morton	(2:44)

Credits

Jelly Roll Morton (Piano), Jelly Roll Morton (Main Performer), Natty Dominique (?), Charles Harris (Sax (Alto)), Jasper Taylor (Wood Block), Wilson Townes (Clarinet), W.E. Burton (Drums), Memphis (Comb), Boyd Senter (Banjo), Boyd Senter (Clarinet), Boyd Senter (Keyboards), Bernie Young (Trombone), Bernie Young (?), Zue Robertson (Trombone), Jack Russell (Keyboards)