Tracing the roots of the piano to the very beginning of consciousness, when man first became aware of sound.
1890, Morton
1890, Morton

Jelly Roll Morton (1890 – 1941): American Composer, Arranger, Jazz Pianist (He is quoted as saying “I invented jazz.”) – 20th Century Period (Ragtime/Dixieland Jazz)
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Edgecliff89. "Mural of Jelly Roll Morton, Sydney, Australia." Photograph. Commons Wikimedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 12 Jan. 2009. Public Domain.
