The name of this prominent musician of the late 19th Century that excelled at playing Ragtime music on the piano
Scott Joplin
Ragtime received it's name because of this reason
What is the melody sounded ragged?
What is an influence of Early Jazz?
Easy access to instruments, influence from African American culture, influence from European Brass Bands.
This piece was written by what band, Louis Armstrong's first? (name the name of the song or band name)
Potato head blues (The Hot Five)
What is Kraft and Heinz?
This was the name of Louis Armstrong's Mentor
Joe "King" Oliver
The name of this rhythmic component that gave ragtime it's signature feel
What is syncopation?
Which instrument was not used in the early Hot Jazz Bands? Saxophone, Trumpet, or Trombone?
What is the saxophone?
Name this ragtime song and artist
Maple Leaf Rag, Scott Joplin
This festival just wrapped up, which takes place in the Nevada Desert, hosting upwards of 70,000 attendees.
What is Burning Man?
This was the Father of the Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Solo, and Jazz
Who was Louis Armstrong?
Which jazz form is considered "Rhythm Changes"?
AABA
Jazz moved North to which city?
Chicago
This is the first jazz song ever recorded - Name and artist
Tiger Rag - Nick LaRocca
These two celebrities just got engaged - nicknamed gym and english teachers
Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
This performer was one of the best trombone players of the Hot Jazz Era? Performed with "King" Oliver.
Who is Kid Ory?
The Blues are typically how many measures?
(Think: _ bar blues)
12 bars
Jazz Moved north because of this method of transportation from New Orleans to Chicago.
What is a riverboat?
This song is an example of what form?
AABA
This famous fall flavor is back!
What is Pumpkin Spice?
What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?
Satchmo
Jazz music flourished in New York City in which illegal establishments?
Jelly Roll Morton started using this form for writing his music? A sign of the Swing Era.
What is the name of this march - which was typically played by European brass bands? (a precursor to jazz)
This famous bakery is being replaced by Greers on Rt. 30
What is Maple Doughnuts?