A Dukes of Dixieland: Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton DVD

Featuring The Dukes of Dixieland and Danny Barker In the intimate atmosphere of one of New Orleans's premier jazz clubs Lulu White's Mahogany Hall on Bourbon Street the music that set the city on fire: the authentic sounds of Jelly Roll Morton's jazz is performed by the legendary Dukes of Dixieland and Danny Barker one of Jelly Roll's own musicians. Ferdinand Lamothe aka Jelly Roll Morton was one of the first great composers and piano players of Jazz. He was a talented arranger and musician who wrote special scores that took advantage of the three-minute limitations... of the 78 rpm record. Even more than this he was a real character whose spirit shines brightly through history - like his diamond studded smile. Tracklist: 1. Wolverine Blues 2. Winin' Boy Blues 3. Don't You Leave Me Here 4. Buddy Bolden's Blues 5. Milneburg Joys 6. Black Bottom Stomp 7. Fingerbreaker 8. Kansas City Stomps 9. King Porter Stomp 10. Someday Sweetheart 11. The Pearls 12. Tiajuana 13. Sweet Substitute 14. New Orleans Joy 15. Granpa's Spells 16. Panama [show more]

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