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Jelly Roll Morton

Date of Death: July 10, 1941 (50)

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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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!
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway- Watch Pr Photo
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway- Watch Promo Video
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!
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.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS: NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK Comes to The Eisemann Center Photo
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS: NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK Comes to The Eisemann Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The Eisemann Center will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook, a captivating tribute to the Crescent City’s rich musical legacy.
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The Luckman Celebrates Black History Month With Jazz at Lincoln Center and Cirque Kalabanté
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA will welcome Jazz at Lincoln Center and Cirque Kalabanté in celebration of Black History Month. Learn more here!
Kean Stage To Present The Chapin Family, DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! And More Photo
Kean Stage To Present The Chapin Family, DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

Cure the winter blues with an upcoming show at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Lineup includes Harry Chapin's Great Stories Live featuring The Chapin Family and Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live!.
What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th Photo
What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.
NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall Photo
NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

On February 8, 2025, at 7:30pm, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Popejoy Hall for New Orleans Songbook.
Birdland Jazz To Present Emmet Cohen Trio, Svetlana's Big Band And More This Month Photo
Birdland Jazz To Present Emmet Cohen Trio, Svetlana's Big Band And More This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

Get all the details on jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 2nd - December 15th.
Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For Photo
Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

Explore the new season lineup at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse array of performances and events. Discover what's in store and plan your visit to this cultural hub.
Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival Photo
Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland November 4th - November 17th Photo
See What's Coming Up At Birdland November 4th - November 17th
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Django Reinhardt NY Festival All-Stars with special guests Bruce Harris, Helio Alves, Tatiana Eva-Marie, Ute Lemper and Lucy Yeghiazaryan, The Hot Sardines and Rachel Therrien: Latin Jazz Project.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming Photo
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.
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Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024

Discover the upcoming season at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Explore what's in store for audiences at this renowned cultural venue.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 28th - November 10th Photo
See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 28th - November 10th
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running October 28th - November 10th.
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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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