Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton published the first recognized jazz music, “The Jelly Roll Blues,” in 1915, and with his band Red Hot Peppers, recorded some of the most distinguished music ...

This vivid, impressionistic portrait of legendary jazz pianist Jelly Roll Morton features Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Billy Porter (Pose) as the Chimney Man and Tony Award winner Joaquina ...

Jelly Roll Morton. With a book by George C. Wolfe and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, the show tells Morton’s story through his music. The score by Morton, adapted by Luther Henderson, who composed ...

Jelly Roll is an inspiration to many people walking in all aspects of life. The country star’s determination and perseverance not only led him to live a better life away from crime, but it also ...

Jelly Roll has fans buzzing over an announcement he made during an appearance on April 9. The musician has been open about ...

Read more. Place our Musician of the Day widget on your website or blog. ... New Orleans pianist Jelly Roll Morton is widely considered to be jazz's first arranger. Though jazz was considered ...

Jelly Roll says he down more than 180 pounds as he works toward the ultimate date with his wife. The heavily tattooed country star appeared on stage Wednesday at Pat McAfee’s Big Night Aht live ...

A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jellys Last Jam including a tribute to jazz musician and composer Jelly Roll Morton Gregory Hines and George C Wolfe who wrote the book for ...