Jelly Roll Morton, “Wolverine Blues” (Morton)

0:00 Piano solo introduction (lasting for first 1:35). Introduction in low register,
leading to the melody in a higher register beginning in the next section. The introduction
is only about five seconds, the rest is actually piano playing through the first theme and
repetitions of it.

0:06 Mid-tone, fast-paced, opening emphasizing syncopation.

0:22 Transitional passage in higher register emphasizing repeated, faster segments.

0:41 Back to mid-tone, syncopation emphasized.

1:14 Repetitive passage in higher register repeated as closing of piano intro.

1:36 Introduction of clarinet as primary melody with piano and drums creating
underlying harmony.

2:02 Piano and drums become co-dominant with clarinet in melody so all three are
emphasized equally.

2:45 Passage of clarinet as primary instrument with sub-beat of “thumping” from either
piano sides or different types of drums such as bongos (?)

3:02 Closing passage reverts back to mutually emphasized melody from all three
instruments.