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Mister Jelly Roll: The Fortunes of Jelly Roll Morton, New Orleans Creole and 'Inventor of Jazz',New
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When it appeared in 1950, this biography of Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton became an instant classic of jazz literature. Now back in print and updated with a new afterword by Lawrence Gushee, Mister Jelly Roll will enchant a new generation of readers with the fascinating story of one of the world's most influential composers of jazz. Jelly Roll's voice spins out his life in something close to song, each sentence rich with the sound and atmosphere of the period in which Morton, and jazz, exploded on the American and international scene. This edition includes scores of Jelly Roll's own arrangements, a discography and an updated bibliography, a chronology of his compositions, a new genealogical tree of Jelly Roll's forebears, and Alan Lomax's preface from the hardtofind 1993 edition of this classic work. Lawrence Gushee's afterword provides new factual information and reasserts the importance of this work of African American biography to the study of jazz and American culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mister Jelly Roll'? A: 'Mister Jelly Roll' is a biography of Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton, highlighting his life as a significant figure in jazz history and his contributions as a composer.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by Alan Lomax, a prominent folklorist and musicologist.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition, updated with a new afterword by Lawrence Gushee.
- Q: What additional content is included in this edition? A: This edition includes Jelly Roll's own arrangements, a discography, an updated bibliography, a chronology of his compositions, and a new genealogical tree of his forebears.
- Q: When was 'Mister Jelly Roll' first published? A: 'Mister Jelly Roll' was first published on November 5, 2001.
- Q: What is the physical format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Mister Jelly Roll' has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers unfamiliar with jazz? A: Yes, the biography is written in an engaging style that can captivate readers who may not be familiar with jazz.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Mister Jelly Roll'? A: The book explores themes of race, culture, and the evolution of jazz music through the life of Jelly Roll Morton.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into Jelly Roll Morton's influence on jazz? A: Absolutely, the biography offers an in-depth look at Jelly Roll Morton's impact on the development of jazz as a genre.