Among the many jazz giants is one who allegedly said he created the genre jazz, started playing piano when he was ten and though he enjoyed a healthy career as a musician during his relatively short life, he didn’t shy away from other investments including time as a gambler, pool player, and a vaudeville comedian. His name is Jelly Roll Morton.
Soundbed: Jelly Roll Morton’sRed Hot Peppers “Black Bottom Stomp”Dk1 Tk3 3:13 Say It Loud, Rhino 2001
Episode Credits
- Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
- Joe Hardtke Technical Director
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