About This Song
About "Mr. Jelly Lord" by Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
Mr. Jelly Lord himself presides over this jaunty, self-mythologizing romp. The Red Hot Peppers swing with a wink, piano rippling like a riverboat paddle. It's a portrait of the artist as a charming rogue—buoyant on the surface, with a hint of mischief underneath.