Type of Jazz that began in New Orleans and features a frontline of instruments that includes trumpet, clarinet and trombone. There is ussually only one of each instrument in this ensemble.
What is Dixieland Jazz.
100
This type of Jazz produced mainly dance orchestras, not Jazz Bands. The saxophone was introduced during this Jazz era.
What is Big Band Jazz.
100
A type of Jazz that was more dissonant, complex and daring.
What is Bebop Jazz.
100
Type of Jazz that came about as a reaction against the complexity of Bebop.
What is Cool Jazz.
200
A key figure in the early Jazz movement in New Orleans. He was a band leader and pianist.
Who is Ferdinand "Jelly roll" Morton.
200
A Clarinet player who stayed in the front line despite the introduction of the saxophone.
Who is Benny Goodman.
200
A saxophonist during the Bebop era.
Who is Charlie Parker.
200
Leading trumpeter in "Modal" Jazz.
Who is Miles Davis.
300
Type of Dance that was popular during the roaring 20's.
What is the Charleston.
300
A form of vocal improvisation.
What is Scat Singing.
300
A trumpeter during the Bebop era that performed with saxophonist Charlie Parker.
Who is Dizzy Gillespie.
300
A Jazz pianist that often played with Miles Davis.
Who is Thelonious Monk.
400
A piano technique that was built on a steady "oom-pah-pah," left hand bass while the right hand plays the embellished tune. This type of pianist could imitate the entire band.
What is "Stride Piano."
400
A special Rhythmic character that Jazz musicians add to the music.
What is Swing.
400
Combination of Jazz and Rock that introduced electronic keyboards to Jazz.