nicknames
what was the Huddic Led better's nickname?
Lead belly
who had even more number one records than Elvis Presley and the beatles?
Glenn Miller
what movie from 2007 was Roy Acuff from?
Surfs up
what is the difference between jazz swing and big band?
jazz musicians don't usually read from a score unlike big band musicians
who was Irving Berlin known as?
Tin pan alley man
After her Bessie smiths fathers death, who went on to raise her and her six siblings?
her aunt
when was "one o'clock jump" composed by count Basie?
1937
what was the name of the Opera that Rainey had her debut in?
the Springer Opera house in Columbus
what was the nickname given to Gertrude Rainey because of her deep-throated voice and demeanor during performances?
The Mother of Blues
who was the American president in 1939?
Franklin D Rosevelt
when was jazz swing predominate?
1935 to the 1940's (the swing era)
who was NOT in a big band?
Glenn Miller, Bessie Smith, or Benny goodman
Bessie Smith
what was Al Jolson's self proclaimed name?
The world's Greatest Entertainer
who was orphaned at age 11, and was the youngest of eight children?
Bill Monroe
which song did woody Guthrie write that he wanted to have as the national anthem?
This is your land
what country had the rise in icecream sales in the 30's?
england
what was 1920's known as?
the roaring 20's and jazz age
where did Nat King Cole grow up?
new york
who wrote the song 'cheek to cheek'?
Fred Astire
what was Bill Monroe battling in the 1980's?
he was fighting colon cancer and wrote 'my last days on earth' before being able to live another 15 years:)