Jelly Roll Morton quotes

Jelly Roll Morton was an influential American musician and composer, regarded as one of the pioneers of early jazz. His innovative piano style and compositions helped shape the sound of New Orleans jazz. He made significant contributions to the evolution of jazz and is remembered as a legendary figure in American music history. Here are 3 of his quotes:

I have been robbed of three million dollars all told. Everyone today is playing my stuff and I don't even get credit. Kansas City style, Chicago style, New Orleans style hell, they're all Jelly Roll style.

Jelly Roll Morton

Get up from that piano. You hurtin' its feelings.

Jelly Roll Morton