What is Jelly Roll Morton credited with being the first of in jazz?
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Arranger, Jelly Roll Morton is credited with being the first arranger in jazz. He developed written arrangements for his band, the Red Hot Peppers, in the 1920s. These arrangements included specific instructions for each instrument, allowing for a more complex and polished sound. Morton's arrangements helped to establish the role of the arranger in jazz and paved the way for the development of big band jazz.
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