Jazz Greats: Jelly Roll Morton

Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (October 20, 1890 – July 10, 1941) 

  Hailed by some as the Inventor of Jazz, Jelly Roll Morton, composed some of the most influential songs in the Genre. Please take a listen here and have a fun Saturday: Wolverine Blues, I thought I heard Buddu Bolden say , King Porter Stomp , New Orleans Blues and Jelly Roll Blues

  
     
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jelly_Roll_Morton 

Background information
Birth name	Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (possibly spelled Lemott, LaMotte or LaMenthe)
Also known as	Jelly Roll Morton
Born	October 20, 1890
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	July 10, 1941 (aged 50)
Genres	Ragtime Jazz Jazz blues Dixieland Swing
Occupations	Vaudeville comedian Bandleader Composer Arranger
Instruments	Piano
Years active	ca. 1900–1941
Associated acts	Red Hot Peppers New Orleans Rhythm Kings