Born in New Orleans around 1885, this pianist spent much of his younger years as a pimp, gambler, comedian, etc. In the late 1920s he became serious about music. He wrote many songs like London Blues and Black Bottom Stomp. He claimed to be the Originator of Jazz. Who was he?
- Pops Foster
- Ferdinand Williams
- Zutty Singleton
- Jelly Roll Morton
Answer
The correct answer is D) Jelly Roll Morton.
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