O Canada!
“O Canada”, the national anthem of Canada, was written for St. Jean-Baptiste day, held in this French-speaking province, which is Canada’s largest by area. What province is this?
Quebec
Jazz music originated in African-American communities of New Orleans in the late 19th century in this state. What state is this?
Louisiana
The song “Singin’ in the Rain’” made its debut during the decade of speakeasies and prohibition. What is this decade?
1920’s
The first grammy awards were held in 1959 in this city where Broadway was born. What city is this?
New York, New York
There are several styles of folk music in Canada with a variety of influences based on playing this popular orchestral string instrument in different styles. What instrument is this?
Violin/fiddle
Jazz’s influences include music, dances and rhythms brought over during the slave trade from this continent. What is this continent?
Africa
Frank Sinatra (melancholy mood, from the bottom of my heart) made his first recording with the Harry James band during this decade of the great depression. What is this decade?
1930’s
This “Lady of Song” won Best Jazz performance for an individual by singing the Duke Ellington Songbook. Who is this female singer?
Ella Fitzgerald
The indigenous peoples of Canada were making instruments before colonists arrived, using voice, rattles, and these instruments made by carving wood and stretching animal hides over them. What type of instruments are these?
Drums
This European “City of Light” is known as Europe’s leading city for jazz, especially Django Rheinhardt-style gypsy jazz. What city is this?
Paris, France
This decade featured the British Invasion, Motown, and the infamous Woodstock festival. What is this decade?
1960’s
This blue eyed singer was nominated for two separate albums of the year with Come Fly With Me and Only the Lonely, but did not win. Who is this male singer?
Frank Sinatra
The Royal anthem for Canada is the same national anthem for the United Kingdom, since Canada was colonized. What is the name of this anthem?
God Save the King/Queen
Jazz was suppressed by the Stalin regime in the late 40’s and early 50’s, viewing this American art form as politically dangerous during this “war.” What “war” was this?
Cold War
Jazz began to emerge, a rise of broadway musicals, continued popularity of ragtime and the emergence of Igor Stravinsky and Gustav Mahler marked this decade. What is this decade?
1910’s
Meredith Willson was the composer for “Best Original Cast Album” for this famous musical featuring a con artist posing as a band organizer. What musical is this?
The Music Man
Michael Buble is known for singing jazz songs, show tunes, and pop songs from this songbook, the loosely defined canon of significant 20th century American songs. What is the name of this songbook?
Great American Songbook
In this country, there are jazz cafes known as jazu kissa which serve as a dedicated listening place rather than using it as background music. What country are jazu kissa in?
Japan
The peak of the swing era, Ella Fitzgerald’s rise to popularity, and smaller jazz ensembles defined this decade. What is this decade?
1940’s
Album of the Year was “The Music from Peter Gunn” written by this composer, also known for composing “Moon River” and the “Pink Panther” theme. Who is this composer?
Henry Mancini