Bebop
Define Hipster.
Someone who liked Bebop.
Who is a famous Blues Jazz composer?
Duke Ellington
What was Charlie Parker's nickname and how did he get it?
Bird because he liked Chicken.
Why did Dizzie Gillespie look funny when he played trumpet?
Because his cheeks puffed out like a blowfish and his horn pointed upward.
Who composed "Celebrity" - a well known bebop piece?
Charlie Parker
Define Jam Session.
When Musicians play together for fun and not for money.
True or False: Blues Jazz is seen as a very happy and upbeat form of Jazz.
False. Blues is slow and could be described as sad.
What style was Duke Ellington best know for?
Dixieland Jazz
What special job was Dizzie Gillespie given?
He was the Ambassador for the United States.
What famous piece did Lester Young compose and perform?
"Lester Leaps In"
Was Bebop good for dancing? Why or why not?
It's not because it is too fast to dance to.
Why was Bebop less popular?
Because the audience couldn't dance to it.
How many jazz songs did Duke Ellington compose?
Over 2'000.
How did Charlie Parker die?
Because of his addiction to alcohol and drugs.
What famous piece did Dizzie Gillespie compose?
"Salt Peanuts"
Define Prestissimo
Very Very fast.
What was the song "Take the A Train" named after?
A subway train in New York City.
What style of Jazz is Count Basie well known form?
Swing (Big Band).
True or False: Modal Jazz is good for dancing.
False.
Name the famous piece composed by David Brubeck that was "Cool and Modal".
"Take Five".
Who was a famous Bebop artist that we learned about.
Charlie Parker
The Count Basie Orchestra was called the ______est band ever.
Swinginest.
What did Lester Young do in his solos that was different from other musicians?
He left space in his solos.
When was Cool Jazz popular?
1955 - 1960
What was unusual about the piece "Take Five".
It is in an unusual irregular meter: 5/4 time signature.