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Jelly Roll Morton – “Black Bottom Stomp”

Jelly Roll Morton – “Black Bottom Stomp” (play/download)

jellyroll100The great Jelly Roll Morton and his incredible band ladies and gents. “Black Bottom Stomp” is the lead-off cut from the “Birth Of The Hot” CD, which compiles Morton’s Chicago recordings from 1926-27. During Jelly Roll Morton’s prestigious career he played and mentored some of the greatest masters of jazz. Known for producing songs that fit perfectly onto a 78 RMP pressing, his legendary band and recordings live on in the mp3 format. Pick it up, it’s a real treasure.

Jelly Roll Morton & his Red Hot Peppers – “Little Lawrence” mp3

Born in 1885 – Ferdinand Joseph Lemothe, aka Jelly Roll Morton, was Americas most envisioned Ragtime/Jazz pianist of his time. His career spanned a grueling period of history in America. He died in 1941 battling what Jelly Roll himself called “a voodoo spell.”

Jelly Roll Morton & his Red Hot Peppers – “Little Lawrence” mp3