This has been THE book on the life and music of Jelly Roll Morton—composer, pianist, arranger, personality and showman extraordinaire—since it was first published in 1950. Jelly Roll's story is effectively Jazz's story and legendary musicologist Alan Lomax treats his life and art with great esteem while never losing sight of the enthralling spirit and mystique at the heart of Mr. Jelly Lord's music.

First California Paperback, 2001. 344 pages. 5.5 inches wide by 8.5 inches tall.

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