Jelly Roll Morton

Jelly Roll Morton
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Publisher : JG Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 1844513947
ISBN-13 : 9781844513949
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Book Synopsis Jelly Roll Morton by : William J. Schafer

Download or read book Jelly Roll Morton written by William J. Schafer and published by JG Press. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The self-styled 'Originator of Jazz', Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton was a virtuoso pianist, composer and band leader. His many songs include "Wolverine Blues", "Shake It" and "King Porter Stomp". Now learn more about his life and work, and his true legacy, with the latest from a series of critical, biographically-based primers about the leading musicians and songwriters in Jazz. This work is a must for any Jelly Roll or Jazz enthusiast.


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