Jelly’s Last Jam: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Jelly’s Last Jam brings to life the legendary jazz musician Jelly Roll Morton. The story unfolds as Morton reflects on his life, career, and the challenges he faced as a pioneering figure in the world of jazz. As the musical pays tribute to Morton’s life and legacy, Jelly’s Last Jam is also an exploration of race, identity, history, and the power of music.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1992)
Cast Size: 15+
Genre: Biography
Setting: 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s / USA (Various)
Creative Team
Music: Jelly Roll Morton, Luther Henderson
Lyrics: Susan Birkenhead
Book: George C. Wolfe
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1992)➝
Tags
1990s, Biography, Black Artists, Black History, Jazz, Tap Dance, True Story
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