The Jelly Roll Joys Explained

The Jelly Roll Joys
Type:	studio
Artist:	Dave Burrell
Cover:	DB-JellyRolls.jpg
Released:	1991
Recorded:	1990
Genre:	Jazz Avant-garde Post-bop
Length:	41:01
Label:	Gazell Records
Producer:	Samuel Charters
Prev Title:	In Concert
Prev Year:	1991
Next Title:	Windward Passages (Black Saint)
Next Year:	1993

The Jelly Roll Joys is an album by jazz pianist Dave Burrell. It was recorded in 1990 and released in 1991 by Gazell Records.

Reception

AllMusic gushes for this album, commenting that Burrell has contributed some "utterly gorgeous compositions." Reviewer Brian Olewnick states that this album is "highly recommended both as a wonderful recital and as one of the most rewarding albums by a musician deserving far greater renown."

Track listing

1. "The Pearls" (Morton) — 6:32
2. "New Orleans Blues" (Morton) — 4:09
3. "Billy's Bounce" (Parker) — 2:01
4. "Spanish Swat" (Morton) — 6:45
5. "Giant Steps" (Coltrane) — 2:06
6. "Freakish" (Morton) — 6:32
7. "A.M. Rag" (Burrell) — 3:01
8. "Popolo Paniolo" (Burrell) — 2:59
9. "The Crave" (Morton) — 4:39
10. "Moment's Notice" (Coltrane) — 4:34

Personnel

• Dave Burrell — piano
• Glenn Barratt — engineer
• Nora Charters — photography
• Samuel Charters — producer, liner notes