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Jelly Roll Morton

American ragtime and jazz pianist, bandleader and composer.

Born October 20th, 1890 in New Orleans.

Died July 10th, 1941 at 50 years old in Los Angeles (asthma).

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, jazz pianist
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