Origins/techniques of Jazz
Cities of Jazz
Jazz Artists
Jazz Instruments
The Swing Era
100
This music genre is a multifaceted musical genre that has evolved into many styles during its 100 year history.
What is Jazz.
100
By the 1920s, this city was the center of the jazz world.
What is Chicago.
100
He was the father of Jazz improvisation because he placed solo improvisation "Center stage" in a performance.
Who is Louis Armstrong.
100
These instruments were favored in the city of Chicago.
What are wind instruments.
100
During the swing era, jazz reached its peak of popularity and was dominated by _______________.
What is the big band sound.
200
Ella Fitzgerald was most associated with these two vocal techniques.
What is scat singing and melodic interpretation.
200
This city is the birthplace of Jazz.
What is New Orleans.
200
The father of stride piano playing.
Who is James P. Johnson.
200
1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 clarinet, tuba/bass, banjo/guitar, piano and drums was the instrumentation for this ensemble.
What is Traditional New Orleans Jazz Ensemble.
200
He is sometimes referred to the "king of swing".
Who is Benny Goodman.
300
The primary musical influences on the development of jazz are ____________________.
What is blues and ragtime.
300
This city provided the best environment for jazz musicians to thrive in the mid 1930s and after.
What is New York.
300
This person is recognized as the first great composer in Jazz history.
Who is Jelly Roll Morton.
300
These instruments were favored in New York and down the east coast.
What are piano and strings.
300
The Swing era started with the development of this ensemble.
What is the Big Band.
400
This style of piano playing served as the bridge between ragtime and jazz.
What is stride piano.
400
The riff was a key to this cities jazz style.
What is Kansas city.
400
Duke Ellington's output as a jazz composer was dominated by ________________.
What is diversity in the jazz style.
400
This instrument was the instrument of choice for Benny Goodman.
What is the clarinet.
400
Japanese Americans, Filipino Americans and various Latino Americans embraced this era of music and sound.
What is the big band swing era.
500
During WWII, the absence of American servicemen led to the creation of ____________________.
What is all woman swing bands.
500
This city saw the first rise in white jazz musicians.
What is Chicago.
500
This Kansas City band leader and pianist, set the standard for "riff" style big bands.
Who is Count Basie.
500
3-5 trumpets, 2-5 trombones, 3-5 reeds and a rhythm section were the standard instrumentation of this ensemble.
What is Standard Big Band.
500
The Fletcher Henderson Band played a pivotal role in the establishment of this swing era sound.
What is the classic Big Band sound.
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