How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz True from his Rock ’n’ Roll

from his Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction through to his time with Prophets of Rage and current day world affairs

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seek gratitude

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How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz True from his Rock ’n’ RollIn this unusual and inventive picture book that riffs on the language and rhythms of old New Orleans, noted picture book biographer Jonah Winter (Dizzy, Frida, You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?) turns his focus to one of America's early jazz heroes in this perfectly pitched book about Jelly Roll Morton. Gorgeously illustrated by fine artist Keith Mallett, a newcomer to picture books, this biography will transport readers young and old to the musical,