Jelly Roll Morton
Alyn Shipton explores the work of Jelly Roll's band, Red Hot Peppers, and his solo discs.
Jazz Library · BBC Radio 3
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Jelly Roll Morton
Alyn Shipton is joined by Morton specialist Martin Litton to explore the work of Jelly Roll's band, the Red Hot Peppers, as well as the solo discs.
The self-proclaimed 'inventor of jazz', Jelly Roll Morton was a colourful figure, with diamonds in his teeth and gold on his fingers. He was also the first musician to appreciate the potential of the 78 rpm record for creating miniature jazz compositions.
Including a contribution from Morton's last living sideman, 99-year-old Lawrence Lucie.