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Jelly Roll Morton: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe
Born October 20, 1890 • New Orleans • Louisiana
Died July 10, 1941 (aged 50) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1998)

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Morton, 1923
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