[Dixielandjazz] I'm Shutting My Mouth About Gangsta Rap!

[Gluetje1 at aol.com]

I have just listened for the first time to Jelly Roll Morton's version of  
"Make Me A Pallet On the Floor" on Disk 4 of Jelly Roll Morton, The  Complete 
Library of Congress Recordings by Alan Lomax.  ( I was in New  Orleans in May 
and made it a point to do some direct store shopping at the  Louisiana Music 
Factory.)  My set does include a tiny Parental Advisory  Explicit Content 
sticker.  But I'm now thinking that the rap against  gangsta rap is a product of 
increased air waves and exposure rather  there being anything new under the sun.  
The more my ears popped open  in surprise, the more my jaw dropped.  And I 
have experience working in  incredibly earthy psychiatric settings.
 
I did get the set because I thought it would make me smarter about at least  
one person's take of jazz culture in it's toddling days.  I think I  purchased 
a bargain!  It is eight CDs plus a neat book.  I totally  enjoy Morton's 
voice whether he is singing or storytelling, his unique use of  the English 
language, his vamping accompaniment to his voice often while he  relates his 
memories, his many tales, etc.  And of course his piano  playing.
Ginny



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