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Happy 126th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 126th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe was born on October 20, 1890 in New Orleans. Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” with The New Orleans Rhythm Kings on July 17, 1923 in Richmond. 

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Happy 125th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! (10/20/1890)

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 125th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe was born on October 20, 1890 in New Orleans. Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” with The New Orleans Rhythm Kings on July 17, 1923 in Richmond. 

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A Very Historic Day in Richmond

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp”). The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading →

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Happy 124th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! (10/20/1890)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 124th Birthday, Jelly Roll Morton! Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe was born on October 20, 1890 in New Orleans. Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” with The New Orleans Rhythm Kings on July 17, 1923 in Richmond.

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July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: Jelly Roll Morton & New Orleans Rhythm Kings Record Together in Richmond

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

July 18th in Gennett History, 1923: A very productive day in Richmond. Jelly Roll Morton recorded four sides (“Grandpa’s Spells,” “Kansas City Stomp,” “Wolverine Blues (Joys),” and “The Pearls (A Stomp”). The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded three sides (“London … Continue reading →

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July 17th in Gennett History, 1923: One of the First Integrated Recording Sessions

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

July 17th in Gennett History, 1923: One of the First Integrated Sessions: The New Orleans Rhythm Kings with Jelly Roll Morton recorded “Mr. Jelly Lord” in Richmond. It appeared on Ge. 5220 and featured Morton (pno), Paul Mares (tpt), George … Continue reading →

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