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Deep Creek

Jelly Roll Morton & His Orchestra

Edward Anderson, Edwin Swayze, Jelly Roll Morton, Joe Garland, Lee Blair, Manzie Johnson, Paul Barnes, Russell Procope, William Cato, William Moore

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This recording was produced in New York City on December 6th 1929 featuring Edward Anderson and Edwin Swayze trumpets, William Cato trombone, Russell Procope clarinet & alto sax, Paul Barnes soprano sax, Joe Garland tenor sax, Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton piano, Lee Blair guitar, William Moore bass, and Manzie Johnson drums.

*"Deep Creek" was composed by Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton.

Capturing perfectly the intense oppressive melancholy of the "Old South" this haunting instrumental is akin to a woefully word-less ballad.

Trombonist, William Cato provides some particularly skillful slide work on this record. Also worthy of mention the delightful reed section is comprised of a highly competent trio headed by the more than proficient Russell Procope clarinet & alto, with Joe Garland on tenor, and the youthful Paul Barnes' soprano saxophone.