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Walter Melrose
Walter Melrose (October 26, 1889 – May 30, 1973) was an influential American music publisher and lyricist, particularly active during the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Sumner, Illinois, he was the brother of Lester Melrose. Together, they established a music store in Chicago, which gained prominence following the opening of the Tivoli Theatre nearby. This location became a significant hub for musicians, including the legendary Jelly Roll Morton, who walked into their store in 1923. This encounter led to a fruitful yet eventually contentious collaboration, with Melrose publishing hits like "Wolverine Blues" and "King Porter Stomp."

Walter Melrose was instrumental in arranging a series of groundbreaking recordings for Victor Records by Morton's Red Hot Peppers in 1926. He also contributed lyrics to several jazz standards, including "Tin Roof Blues" and "Copenhagen," and was part of the Melrose Brothers Music publishing company, famously known as "The House That Blues Built." His company also published instructional jazz books for notable musicians such as Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman.

Despite his successes, Melrose's relationship with Morton soured, leading to a cessation of royalty payments to the composer. Walter Melrose passed away in Lake Barrington, Illinois, leaving behind a legacy as a pivotal figure in the early jazz and blues music scene.
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