About Jelly Jaw Short
J.D. Short (Port Gibson, Mississippi, February 26, 1902 – St. Louis, Missouri, October 21, 1962) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist. He was a multi-instrumentalist, and possessed a distinctive vibrato laden, singing voice. Early in his career, Short recorded under a number of pseudonyms, including Jelly Jaw Short. His more noteworthy works included "Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake" and "You're Tempting Me." Born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, Short learned to play both the piano and guitar at a young age.
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