Blues File: Jelly Roll Morton Complete Library of Congress Recordings
Series: Blues File
From: WXPN
Length: 00:02:49
review of Jelly Roll Morton "The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings by Alan Lomax" a captivating 8-disc boxed set that brings us into the pioneering New Orleans pianist's life and times while offering plenty of his music, and commentary from his friends and colleagues.
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review of Jelly Roll Morton "The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings by Alan Lomax" a captivating 8-disc boxed set that brings us into the pioneering New Orleans pianist's life and times while offering plenty of his music, and commentary from his friends and colleagues.
Broadcast History
October 27, 2005 WXPN-FM Philadelphia
Timing and Cues
2:48 self-contained. Opens with opening theme & host intro, ends with music fade.
Musical Works
format:
Artist Name "Song Title"
Label Name: Album Name
copyright info
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Jelly Roll Morton "King Porter Stomp"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Jelly Roll Morton "New Orleans Was A Free And Easy Place"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Jelly Roll Morton "Jazz Discords & The Story Of The Kansas City Stomp"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Jelly Roll Morton "Real Tough Boys"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Johnny St. Cyr "Guitar Blues"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Johnny St. Cyr "A Little Tale Of Jelly Roll Morton"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
Jelly Roll Morton "The Great Buddy Bolden, Part 1"
Rounder: The Complete Library Of Congress Recordings By Alan Lomax S8
© 2005 Rounder Records Corporation
11661-1888-2 BK01
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Posted on November 24, 2005 at 06:18 AM | Permalink
Review of Blues File: Jelly Roll Morton Complete Library of Congress Recordings
This is a nice review piece. XPN is a brilliant shop and this is a brilliant review of a significant contribution to American Musical History.
This review of the box set is very positive and, well, I hate to say it, just a little too on the promotional side. I'm always a fan of short pieces and this one is the perfect length for anyone to use in any programming situation, but perhaps it could be a bit deeper an point out a bit more about Jelly Roll Morton's life. After all, it's 8 disks! Perhaps there should a couple of parts to this?
The host is a recognized expert in his field and one of the best radio voices you can have on your air.