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Jelly Roll Morton
Writer
Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton
Writer
Also Known As:
Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton, Ferd "Jelly Roll" Morton
Born:
Oct 20, 1890 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Death:
Jul 10, 1941 in Los Angeles, California
Roles (2)
Seven Guitars
Opened March 28, 1996
Featured Songs ("Buddy Bolden Blues")
Jelly's Last Jam
Opened April 26, 1992
Music
Awards
Tony Award
1992
Best Original Score
Jelly's Last Jam
Nominee