title: The Jelly Roll Joys
text: # The Jelly Roll Joys
  
  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
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |
  
  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
  
  * "The Pearls" (Morton) — 6:32
  * "New Orleans Blues" (Morton) — 4:09
  * "Billy's Bounce" (Parker) — 2:01
  * "Spanish Swat" (Morton) — 6:45
  * "Giant Steps" (Coltrane) — 2:06
  * "Freakish" (Morton) — 6:32
  * "A.M. Rag" (Burrell) — 3:01
  * "Popolo Paniolo" (Burrell) — 2:59
  * "The Crave" (Morton) — 4:39
  * "Moment's Notice" (Coltrane) — 4:34
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Dave Burrell — piano
  * Glenn Barratt — engineer
  * Nora Charters — photography
  * Samuel Charters — producer, liner notes
  