The Music of Jelly Roll Morton taught by Clinton Davis

In this lesson Clinton Davis teaches one song and two instrumentals from Jelly Roll Morton's vast repertoire. Each tune will open up a world of chord voicings and bass counterpoint to push your hands to the limit.

Sweet Substitute was one of the last songs written by Jelly Roll Morton. It was first recorded and released by the Jelly Roll Morton Seven in 1940. The tune is a slow number with rich chord changes.

Grandpa's Spells is an early jazz song by Jelly Roll Morton. A multi-strain piece in a classic ragtime mold. He recorded it for Gennett Records on July 18, 1923. It was released in 1924.

Seattle Hunch was written by Jelly Roll Morton and was first released in 1929. It is a multi-strain piece with finger-twisting counterpoint between the bass and melody.

A PDF booklet has all the arrangements written out in tab, music and chord grids and can be found on the DVD.