Jelly Roll Morton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jelly Roll Morton
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Oct 20, 1890(1890-10-20)
Age	134
Date Of Death	July 10, 1941, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Birthplace	New Orleans
Country	United States
Horoscope	Libra

Jelly Roll Morton Biography

Jelly Roll Morton is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on October 20, 1890 in New Orleans, United States. First great jazz composer whose “Jelly Roll Blues” became the first jazz composition to be published. He was also jazz’s first arranger.

He recorded alongside clarinetist Artie Shaw.

He was born to F.P. Lamothe and Louise Monette. His parents were never married and instead had a common-law marriage. He convinced his religious mother that he was a night watchman at a barrel factory when he was really playing piano at a brothel. He married Mabel Bertrand in 1928.

Jelly Roll Morton Net Worth

Jelly Roll Morton is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jelly Roll Morton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was heavily influenced by Tony Jackson. He began touring the American South in minstrel shows in 1904.

He became known for writing “Wolverine Blues,” “Black Bottom Stomp,” and “I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say,” as well as pioneering the Spanish tinge.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jelly Roll Morton Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Jelly Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jelly Roll Morton celebrates birthday on October 20 of every year.

Why was Jelly Roll Morton controversial in his time?

So why is Jelly Roll Morton still considered one of the most controversial of the early jazz greats? His consistent bragging and sometimes arrogant personality did him more harm than good.

What is Jelly Roll Morton best known for?

Buddy Bolden may have been the first musician to add improvisation to what would eventually become known as jazz, but Jelly Roll Morton is regarded as the first true jazz composer. He was the first to write down his jazz arrangements – and a number of his compositions became jazz staples.

What is Jelly Roll Morton's most famous song?

HORWITZ: The most famous is “ King Porter Stomp ,” which has been done in almost every decade by somebody or other. And you know, the jazz critic Martin Williams said that Jelly Roll Morton may not have invented jazz, but he may very well had invented jazz piano.

How many children did Jelly Roll Morton have?

All were Creoles of colour. She was born in May 1858 (according to the census) and was the mother of 7 children , only three of whom were living in 1900.

Why is ragtime called ragtime?

Musical form According to some sources the name “ragtime” may come from the “ragged or syncopated rhythm” of the right hand. A rag written in 3/4 time is a “ragtime waltz.”