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| | Jelly Roll Morton |
 | | Although Morton is regarded by many as the greatest New Orleans pianist and the first great jazz composer, his egocentricity, moodiness, and quarrelsome disposition led many musicians and critics to disparage him. |
 | | His compositions and arrangements, many of which reflect his Creole background, include “Dead Man Blues,” “Jelly Roll Blues,” “King Porter Stomp,” “Black Bottom Stomp,” “Mama Nita,” “Mamie's Blues” (or “219 Blues”), “Moi pas l'aimez ça,” “The Pearls,” “Sidewalk Blues,” and “Wolverine Blues”. |
 | | Jelly Roll Morton - Jazz Musician, born 20 October 1890, The composer of Jelly Roll Blues |
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