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Which composition did Morton write in tribute to Buddy Bolden?

  • I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say

  • King Porter Stomp

  • Wolverine Blues

  • Black Bottom Stomp

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"I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say" is a composition by Jelly Roll Morton, written as a tribute to the legendary cornetist Buddy Bolden. Morton, a contemporary of Bolden, was deeply influenced by his music and sought to honor his legacy through this composition. The piece evokes the spirit of Bolden's playing, capturing the raw energy and improvisational brilliance that characterized his performances.
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