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.

[@davebluesgeek7927]

I’ve been waiting years for this!

[@juicylucy5797]

Fantastic stuff! Love the mahogany martin.

[@martygarlandart]

Enjoyed this, super playing

[@zzzhacker]

Thank you for that music

[@teiltje]

Just purchased my first J R Morton album on RCA victor label that I came across in a recycle shop. Very inspiring tunes and great to try them on guitar. Thank you for posting.

[@SingleMalt77005]

01:40 Sweet Substitute
03:30 Grandpa’s Spells
06:06 The Seattle Hunch

[@KenWillMortonMusic]

Clinton rules!! also, check out is full length record folks, he's the real article in a genre where few dare to tread...check out his "Kansas City Stomp" version guitar players and see if y'all can hang

[@DB-rr1eo]

Righteous! Good job

[@stevenhancoff8036]

I recorded "The Pears" and "Sgreveport Stomps" as guitar solos.

[@martinplincoln9332]

I listen to Seattle Hunch at 1.25 speed and love it.

[@TheGeniuschrist]

I'm a fan of anybody playing Jellyroll Morton

[@vicmorrison8128]

Like a lot!

[@keithgray5698]

*also amazing playing 🙏🏼

[@mainsblanches8793]

We hear some Chet Atkins in there also!...

[@13decoration]

Well played... I started to think a bit of Alice's Restaurant while trying to play along with the first tune.

[@SirCoughsalot]

Sounds nothing like Alice's Restaurant.

[@texasmusicfarm]

Great job! Where can we find the PDF transcription?

[@dontgoout1434]

Dreadful bland easy to play much better

[@SirCoughsalot]

What?

[@stanby2712]

What are you talking about??? This is the highest level of guitar virtuosity!