What is Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton's middle name?
'Jelly Roll'
Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton nickname(s):
Jelly Roll Morton
Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton date of birth:
September 20, 1885
How old was Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton when died?
55
Where was Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton born?
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
When did Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton die?
July 10, 1941
What is Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton nationality?
American
What is Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton's occupation?
Vaudeville comedian, Bandleader, Composer, Arranger
What genre is Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton's work?
Ragtime, Jazz, Jazz blues, Dixieland, Swing
What instruments does Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton play?
Piano
Short Biography
Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941), known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton, was an American ragtime and early jazz pianist, bandleader and composer who started his career in New Orleans, Louisiana.