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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Jelly Roll Morton

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Jelly Roll Morton

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1920s
2.8064
6
1930s
0.0000
5
1990s
2.2362
24
2000s
0.0000
33
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Jelly Roll Morton is ranked overall as 2.9654 out of 4 stars 2.9654

Jelly Roll Morton Album Rankings

1
1923-1924 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 3.3891 out of 4 stars for 1923-19241923-1924 (3.3891)
Here are all ofJelly Roll's classicGennettpiano solos, including the only known alternate take of "New Orleans Joys," presented in the sequence in which they were recorded. ...more
2
Jelly Roll Morton, Vol. 2: The Red Hot Peppers by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 2.9208 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton, Vol. 2: The Red Hot Peppers Jelly Roll Morton, Vol. 2: The Red Hot Peppers  (2.9208)
These classic tracks, recorded between 1926-1928 in Chicago and New York for RCA Victor, feature some of the brightest ensemble playing of Morton's career. ...more
3
Piano Rolls by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 2.8914 out of 4 stars for Piano RollsPiano Rolls (2.8914)
Piano rolls generally sound rather wooden, with square rhythms and a honky tonk feel; the displays of virtuosity are sometimes are impossible for one pianist to perform due to excessive hole punching. ...more
4
Birth of the Hot by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 2.5638 out of 4 stars for Birth of the HotBirth of the Hot (2.5638)
No review available
5
Smoke House Blues by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Smoke House BluesSmoke House Blues (0.0000)
No review available
6
Absolutely the Best by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Absolutely the BestAbsolutely the Best (0.0000)
A braggart, a piano player for bordellos, and a legendary character, Jelly Roll Morton was the type of person who makes the study of jazz so fascinating. ...more
7
Mr Jelly Lord by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mr Jelly LordMr Jelly Lord (0.0000)
No review available
8
Alternative Takes Volume 2 1929-40 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Alternative Takes Volume 2 1929-40Alternative Takes Volume 2 1929-40 (0.0000)
No review available
9
Steady Roll by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Steady RollSteady Roll (0.0000)
No review available
10
An Introduction to Jelly Roll Morton by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for An Introduction to Jelly Roll MortonAn Introduction to Jelly Roll Morton (0.0000)
No review available
11
King Porter Stomp by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for King Porter StompKing Porter Stomp (0.0000)
No review available
12
Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1934 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1934Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1934 (0.0000)
No review available
13
Dr. Jazz by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Dr. JazzDr. Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
  • 4.28
14
Panama by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for PanamaPanama (0.0000)
No review available
15
Surrounded by Windows by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Surrounded by WindowsSurrounded by Windows (0.0000)
No review available
  • 37.63
16
From Chicago to New York, Vol. 2 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for From Chicago to New York, Vol. 2From Chicago to New York, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
17
Original by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for OriginalOriginal (0.0000)
As one of jazz' first composers, arrangers, and performers, Jelly Roll Morton stands as a giant in the genre. ...more
  • 9.99
18
Sweet and Hot by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sweet and HotSweet and Hot (0.0000)
No review available
19
Jelly Roll Blues by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll BluesJelly Roll Blues (0.0000)
No review available
  • 6.54
20
Jazz King of New Orleans by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz King of New OrleansJazz King of New Orleans (0.0000)
Jelly Roll Morton's reputation as jazz music's first real composer and arranger rests on a small number of sides he recorded in Chicago with a group called the Red Hot Peppers. ...more
21
Mr. Jelly Roll by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mr. Jelly RollMr. Jelly Roll (0.0000)
No review available
  • 4.50
22
Pioneer of Jazz 1923-1939 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pioneer of Jazz 1923-1939Pioneer of Jazz 1923-1939 (0.0000)
No review available
23
Mr.Jelly Lord by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Mr.Jelly LordMr.Jelly Lord (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
24
Quintessence:richmond Chicago New Yor by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Quintessence:richmond Chicago New YorQuintessence:richmond Chicago New Yor (0.0000)
No review available
25
Jelly Roll by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly RollJelly Roll (0.0000)
No review available
26
Sidewalk Blues by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sidewalk BluesSidewalk Blues (0.0000)
No review available
27
Last Sessions: The Complete General Recordings by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Last Sessions: The Complete General RecordingsLast Sessions: The Complete General Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
28
The Best of Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1939 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1939The Best of Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1939 (0.0000)
No review available
29
Jelly Roll Morton:Complete Victor Recordings by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton:Complete Victor RecordingsJelly Roll Morton:Complete Victor Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
30
Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1930 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1930Jelly Roll Morton: 1926-1930 (0.0000)
No review available
31
Chicago Days 1926-1927, Vol. 1 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Chicago Days 1926-1927, Vol. 1Chicago Days 1926-1927, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
32
The Pearls by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The PearlsThe Pearls (0.0000)
No review available
  • 135.54
33
The Best of Jelly Roll Morton by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Jelly Roll MortonThe Best of Jelly Roll Morton (0.0000)
No review available
  • 5.37
34
Doctor Jazz by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Doctor JazzDoctor Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
35
Original Versions of the Music Inspiring
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Original Versions of the Music Inspiring Original Versions of the Music Inspiring "Jelly's Last Jam" & Other Morton Classics (0.0000)
No review available
  • 5.89
36
Plays Jelly Roll Morton by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Plays Jelly Roll MortonPlays Jelly Roll Morton (0.0000)
No review available
37
Original Mr.jelly Lord by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Original Mr.jelly LordOriginal Mr.jelly Lord (0.0000)
No review available
38
Great Original Performances: 1926-1928 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Great Original Performances: 1926-1928Great Original Performances: 1926-1928 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 12.97
39
Blues and Stomps from Rare Piano Rolls by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blues and Stomps from Rare Piano RollsBlues and Stomps from Rare Piano Rolls (0.0000)
No review available
  • 31.23
40
Jelly Roll Morton - Greatest Hits by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton - Greatest HitsJelly Roll Morton - Greatest Hits (0.0000)
No review available
41
New York, 1928-1930: Great Original Performances by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for New York, 1928-1930: Great Original PerformancesNew York, 1928-1930: Great Original Performances (0.0000)
No review available
42
Best Of Jelly Roll Morton by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Best Of Jelly Roll MortonBest Of Jelly Roll Morton (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
43
Jelly Roll Stomp by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll StompJelly Roll Stomp (0.0000)
No review available
44
1924-1926, Vol. 2 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1924-1926, Vol. 21924-1926, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
45
Jelly Roll Morton 1924 1926 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1924 1926Jelly Roll Morton 1924 1926 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 11.95
46
Kansas City Stomp: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Kansas City Stomp: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1Kansas City Stomp: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
47
Vol. 3 1926 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 3 1926Vol. 3 1926 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
48
Jelly Roll Morton 1929 1930 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1929 1930Jelly Roll Morton 1929 1930 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
49
Anamule Dance by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Anamule DanceAnamule Dance (0.0000)
The second of four CDs that reissue the music (but not the verbal monologues) that pianist/composer Jelly Roll Morton recorded for the Library of Congress is, like the other volumes, filled with memo ...more
50
Vol. 4 1927-1928 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 4 1927-1928Vol. 4 1927-1928 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
51
Jelly Roll Morton 1930 1939 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1930 1939Jelly Roll Morton 1930 1939 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
52
The Pearls: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 3 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Pearls: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 3The Pearls: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 3 (0.0000)
No review available
53
Vol. 5 1928-29 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 5 1928-29Vol. 5 1928-29 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
54
Groove Man, The by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Groove Man, TheGroove Man, The (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
55
Winin Boy Blues by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Winin Boy BluesWinin Boy Blues (0.0000)
No review available
56
Vol. 6 1929 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 6 1929Vol. 6 1929 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
57
Jelly Roll Morton 1923-1924 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1923-1924Jelly Roll Morton 1923-1924 (0.0000)
Here are all of Jelly Roll's classic Gennett piano solos, including the only known alternate take of "New Orleans Joys," presented in the sequence in which they were recorded. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
58
Pianist and Composer, Vol. 1 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Pianist and Composer, Vol. 1Pianist and Composer, Vol. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
  • 19.52
59
Vol. 7 1929-30 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Vol. 7 1929-30Vol. 7 1929-30 (0.0000)
No review available
60
Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1928 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1928Jelly Roll Morton 1926-1928 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
61
Blues & Rags From Piano Rolls 1924-25 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Blues & Rags From Piano Rolls 1924-25Blues & Rags From Piano Rolls 1924-25 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
62
Jelly Roll Morton 1928-1929 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1928-1929Jelly Roll Morton 1928-1929 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
63
Jelly Roll Morton, Vol. 3: New York, Washington and Rediscovery by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton, Vol. 3: New York, Washington and RediscoveryJelly Roll Morton, Vol. 3: New York, Washington and Rediscovery (0.0000)
No review available
64
The Complete Piano Solos by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete Piano Solos The Complete Piano Solos  (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
65
Jelly Roll Morton 1939-1940 by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll Morton 1939-1940Jelly Roll Morton 1939-1940 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
66
The Complete Library of Congress Recordings by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete Library of Congress RecordingsThe Complete Library of Congress Recordings (0.0000)
No review available
67
Jelly Roll Morton by Jelly Roll Morton
Jelly Roll Morton scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jelly Roll MortonJelly Roll Morton (0.0000)
Matching their excellent remastering job on many early Louis Armstrong sides, JSP's fine series of late-'20s Jelly Roll Morton titles surpasses the more popular, but seriously flawed RCA discs coveri ...more