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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

Jelly Roll Morton , Jelly's Last Jam

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NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK A Jazz At Lincoln Center Production Announced At Popejoy Hall

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

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 The Arts

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

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

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

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.
Staller Center For The Arts New Season To Feature Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, & More

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

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running October 28th - November 10th.
Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Charleston Gaillard Center To Present NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK

Explore the NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK at the Charleston Gaillard Center, featuring a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 14th - October 27th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running October 14th - October 27th. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets here.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz October 7th - October 20th

Birdland has revealed jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater October 7th - October 20th.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz September 30th - October 13th

Discover the upcoming jazz performances at Birdland from September 30th to October 13th, featuring renowned artists and captivating shows. Stay updated on the latest events in the jazz scene.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Releases October 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.
McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.
Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL at National Theatre

The myriad music, moods, and motifs of the “king of pop” (not to mention generic mastery of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, and dance-pop) Michael Jackson, are electrifyingly on display in the ingeniously cutting -edge musical MJ: The Musical now playing at the National Theatre. Not at all the expected “jukebox musical”, I was surprised to witness the finesse and craftsmanship of an extremely ambitious theatrical offering that was truly intelligent.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming August 12th - August 25th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 29th - August 11th

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.

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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