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Jelly Roll Morton

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Off Broadway Musical

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Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April Photo
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee D Photo
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Bird Photo
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8â€"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week Photo
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall Photo
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
Bristol Township Residents Can Purchase $10 Tickets To Bristol Riverside Theatre's 20 Photo
Bristol Township Residents Can Purchase $10 Tickets To Bristol Riverside Theatre's 2025â€"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

For the fifth consecutive season, Bristol Township residents can experience the magic of live theatre for just $10. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals Photo
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup Photo
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More Set for Bristol Riverside Theatre 2025-26 Season Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More Set for Bristol Riverside Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

Bristol Riverside Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 season filled with a dynamic blend of mainstage productions and special programming that celebrate storytelling, music, and community. Learn more!
Wycliffe Gordon's International All-Stars & Friends Comes to Aaron Davis Hall Photo
Wycliffe Gordon's International All-Stars & Friends Comes to Aaron Davis Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Jazzmobile will continue its celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and International Jazz Day, UNESCO's global celebration of jazz, with a night of straight ahead jazz and down home swing.
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April Photo
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Jazz At Lincoln Center To Celebrate the New Orleans Songbook At Wharton Canter Photo
Jazz At Lincoln Center To Celebrate the New Orleans Songbook At Wharton Canter
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Prepare to be transported to the lively streets of New Orleans with Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center Photo
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
Kean Stage Hosts New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production Photo
Kean Stage Hosts New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kean Stage will host New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production at Enlow Recital Hall in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Release Wynton Marsalis's BLUES SYMPHONY on PENTATONE Photo
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Release Wynton Marsalis's BLUES SYMPHONY on PENTATONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini release a new recording of Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Wynton Marsalis's epic Blues Symphony (2009) on PENTATONE.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jelly Roll Morton written?

Jelly Roll Morton has written 3 shows including Jelly's Last Jam (Composer), Jelly Roll (Composer/Lyricist), Jelly Roll! (Composer).

What awards has Jelly Roll Morton been nominated for?

Jelly Roll Morton has been nominated for the following awards: Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.

What awards has Jelly Roll Morton won?

Jelly Roll Morton has won the Best Off Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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