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“In 1908 Handy didn't know anything about the blues and he doesn't know anything about jazz and stomps to this day. I myself figured out the peculiar form of mathematics and harmonies that was strange to all the world but me.”

Quote by Jelly Roll Morton

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Jelly Roll Morton

Jelly Roll Morton, born Lester Joseph Cedric Campbell, was an innovative jazz pianist and composer. He was born on October 20, 1890, and passed away on July 10, 1941. Morton is considered one of the pioneers of jazz music, whose musical style and compositions had a profound impact on the development of jazz. more

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