History
What century did Jazz begin?
The 19th Century
Name one of the most prominent Jazz Musician
Duke Ellington
Name all the percussion instruments used for playing Jazz.
Jazz rhythms stemmed from what African culture.
Djembe - West African (Mali)
Name one of two very famous Duke Ellington song.
"Take the 'A' Train"
Traditionally, Jazz was known for big bands or small bands
**Hint you have only one guess this round
American Big Bands
She had a lovely voice and did a rendition of, "Take the 'A' Train"
Ella Fitzgerald
Name at least three brass instruments and one woodwind instrument used to play Jazz.
*Hint: Think back to the documentary
Trumpet, trombone, tuba and saxophone.
What genre came after Jazz?
Rhythm & Blues
Name the second most prominent famous Duke Ellington Song
"It Don't Mean A Thing, If it Ain't Got That Swing"
What is one of the foundational musical liberties?
The ability to improvise.
She composed lyrics, "Strange Fruit"
Billie Holiday
Name at least two string instruments that are apart of Jazz bands.
Bass and piano.
What is the one of the fundamental beliefs of rhythm in Jazz?
*Hint: Think back to the documentary, the phrase the narrator used.
Rhythm is perceived internally.
A famous song that talked about lynching in the south.
"Strange Fruit"
Why is Jazz so important in history?
*Hint: Think about that time period
Jazz was a major African-American contribution to American history
He was known for his signature voice and his beautiful trumpet playing.
Louis Armstrong.
What is the name of a device to create a hand vibrato on a trumpet?
Plunger.
What is the vocal term used for vocalists who sing different sounds, pitches, or moans with the Jazz melodies?
*Hint: Usually used in a call & response format
Scatting
Finish the lyrics, "I see trees of green, red roses too, I see..." - what's the title of this song.
"What A Wonderful World"
What is the name of the man who started to take classical music and turn it into Jazz?
Samuel Coelrige Taylor
He composed the song, "Blue Monk"
Theolonius Monk
Name the device used to create a softer sound in trumpets.
A mute.
What genre is birthed from rhythm & blues?
Rock & Roll
"Fly me to...." What is the title of this song and famous jazz musician.
Frank Sinatra