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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.
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".
Was jelly Jelly Roll Morton the only singer in his group?
only on tuesdays thursdays fridays and mondays
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.
Why is jelly role morton's nickname jelly roll?
At the age of fourteen, Morton began working as a piano player in a brothel (or, as it was referred to then, a sporting house). While working there, he was living with his religious, church-going great-grandmother; he had her convinced that he worked as a night watchman in a barrel factory. In that atmosphere, he often sang smutty lyrics; he took the nickname "Jelly Roll", which was black slang for female genitalia.
Did Jelly Roll Morton win any awards or nomination?
no he did't
