Jelly Roll Morton - Greatest Hits [BOX SET]

Jelly Roll Morton

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 16, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 16, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003G33
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #140,359 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars you never had a jelly roll like this before!, December 20, 1999

By	Alex Udvary (chicago, il United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This was the first album I had heard by morton,and it turned me into a fan! These tracks were made when he was at the top of his game(believe me it shows). The songs I most suggest you listen to are: black bottom stomp-great clarinet solo. Number 2- The classic Wild Man Blues. And Kansas city stomps-great solos all way 'round

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jelly Roll was brilliant!, August 2, 2000

By	Candace Scott (Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

If you have any interest in jazz or music of the 20's and 30's, you have to sample Jelly Roll Morton. Paul Whiteman may cut it for awhile, but eventually you'll look to greater variety and musicianship, which Morton displays here in spades. None of these cuts are dated, just listen to "Black Bottom Stomp," a timeless jazz classic which will set your toes a-tapping. This collection represents Morton at his best, before his decline. You won't regret buying this and it may turn you on to an entirely new (and unappreciated genre...) 1920's jazz.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to 1920's jazz, January 17, 2002

By	a reader (Hillsboro, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This CD was my introduction to early years of Jazz, and I have to say I really enjoy it. The sound quality is pretty good, when you consider the recordings are 75 years old. If you like hot, toe-tappin' stomps combined with some sweet blues-style music, I highly recommend this CD.