Jelly Roll Morton played his louche piano -
I thought of my dad - how he loved Jazz -
Before he left for The Dogs he'd listen to this 78 -
He'd put on his jacket with lapels a mile wide -
He'd adjust his bootlegger's tie -
The Admiral Beresford would open its doors -
The Class of 43 would gather round -
Jelly Roll stroked the keys -
A bluesman sang -
Thought I heard, Buddy Bolden say -
The nasty and dirty, take it away -
I thought I heard him say -
11.00
Sunday 14 January 2018
The Old School House
East Stoke
Dorset
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