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Jazzy Jazz

written by: shimonbentzvi
 
Some important facts about America's true music -- jazz.

Question 1:


Which of these musicians played baritone sax for the Ellington band?
Pee Wee Russell
Charlie Mingus
Larry Carlyle
Harry Carney

Question 2:


This trumpet player, closely associated with jazz, was born on the 4th of July, in Louisiana.
Wynton Marsalis
Louis Armstrong
Larry Carlyle
Bix Biederbecke

Question 3:


Which band featured the "Four Brothers?"
Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Glenn Miller
Woody Herman

Question 4:


Which one of these performers was not a drummer?
Papa Jo Jones
Elvin Jones
Philly Joe Jones
Belvin Jones

Question 5:


Which one of these performers was not a trombonist?
Melba Liston
Jay Jay Jones
Joe Venuti
Delfeayo Marsalis

Question 6:


What instrument do all these musicians play: Red Clay, Chet Baker, Art Farmer, Sweets Edison and Cootie Williams?
Trumpet
Piano
Clarinet
Guitar

Question 7:


Which one of these musicians did not play the bass?
Django Reinhart
Charlie Mingus
Ray Brown
Percy Heath

Question 8:


He was a prodigy on banjo and guitar. He was born to a Roma ("Gypsy") family in Belgium, but grew up outside of Paris. A fire caused partial paralysis of 2 fingers of his left hand, but he continued his career. Who was he?
Stephane Grappelli
Django Reinhart
Jean Cocteau
Pee Wee Russell

Question 9:


He a trombonist, famous for his duets with Louis Armstrong and his "Tailgate" style of playing. Though not a singer, he and Armstrong often sang on their recordings. Who was he?
Jack Teagarden
Urbie Green
Kid Ory
Curtis Fuller

Question 10:


What style of jazz is associated with Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Thelonius Monk?
Bebop
California
Classical
Rag Time

Question 11:


Which musician is given credit for developing and popularizing the electric guitar?
George Benson
Les Paul
Stanley Clarke
Django Reinhart

 
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