A legendary jazz pianist, Jelly Roll Morton, challenges the enigmatic 1900 to a piano duel. 1900's friend, Max, desperately tries to encourage 1900 to take the challenge seriously, while 1900 remains unconcerned and appreciative of his opponent's skill.
JELLY ROLL MORTON: I believe you're sitting in my seat.
You're the one who invented jazz, right?
1900: That's what they say.
JELLY ROLL MORTON: And you're the one who can't play unless
you have the ocean under your ass?
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