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Hailed as the poster boy of west coast cool jazz in the 1950s for his chiseled movie star looks ... Born Ferdinand LaMothe in New Orleans, Jelly Roll Morton was a nimble-fingered pianist and ...

One of Henderson’s most popular records from this period was the jaunty “King Porter Stomp,” which, according to its composer, Jelly Roll Morton ... Hollywood movies also helped to ...

He brought that sense of redemption to his Stagecoach set, telling the audience at one point this was the largest crowd he'd ...

On Tuesday (April 22), the Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously recommended a full pardon for Jelly Roll, meaning his past crimes — including a felony conviction for aggravated assault ...

Jelly Roll is a seasoned performer who has performed all over the world for all different kinds of people, so it's not surprising he's had a mishap or two in his career. But during a guest ...

Jelly Roll may have just gotten the favor he needed. The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously voted to recommend a pardon for the "Lonely Road" singer April 22 for crimes he committed over 20 ...

The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music singer Jelly Roll. According to the Associated Press, the board issued a nonbinding recommendation unanimously after a ...

The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal record and what it has taken to ...