Pianists
The most prominent ragtime pianist, composer of "maple leaf rag"
Who is scott joplin
Regarded as the top white orchestra in new york city during the swing era - whos leader was, at the time, regarded as the "king of jazz"
who are Paul whitemans orchestra
A longtime member of the count basie orchestra, this tenor sax player was also known as "Pres"
Who is Lester Young
might as well be the title of this course, which famous jazz soloist is credited as the most influential soloist of all time, known not only for his trumpet, but his singing as well.
who is louis armstrong
Known for his wealth, influence, and taste, this producer/promoter brought count basie to new york city, on top of bringing several other stars to fame
who is john hammond
a famous stride pianist known for his boisterous and larger than life personality. Composer of "Honeysuckle rose" and "aint misbehavin"
The venue that famously held duke ellingtons band in new york
what is the cotton club
The only soprano sax player on our list, was also a gifted clarinetist. Known for (amongst other things) his work with the red onion jazz babies.
Who is Sidney Bechet
belonging to paul whitemans band, this trumpet soloist played on classics like "copenhagen", "singin the blues", and "georgia on my mind"
who is bix beiderbecke
A style of piano originating in new york city, with a steady "boom chuck" bass left hand and melodic, virtuosic right hand. Bonus point for naming players!
James p johnson
willie the lion smith
fats waller
Duke ellingtons right hand man and co-composer, he was partially credited for "take the A train"
Who is Billie Strayhorn
Regarded as the top black orchestra in new york city during the swing era
who are Fletcher Hendersons orchestra
C melody sax player known for tunes like:
"Krazy Kat", "Red Hot", "Plantation Moods", "Trumbology", "Tailspin", "Singin' the Blues", "Wringin' an' Twistin'", and "For No Reason at All in C"
Who is frankie Trumbauer
player in duke ellingtons orchestra, this early cornet player played on classics like "black and tan fantasy" and "east st louis two-dloo" - he was known for his use of the plunger mute
who is bubber miley
Jazz repetoire is often sourced from this, originating in tin pan alley
What is the great american songbook
Famous stride pianist known for songs like "youve got to be modernistic"
Who is James P johnson
Count Basies Orchestra originated in this american city
what is Kansas City, Missouri
Known to have "elevated" the saxophone one of the first prominent soloists, known for his recording of body and soul.
Who is Coleman Hawkins
known for songs like "dipermouth blues" this famous new orleans cornet player mentored louis armstrong
Who is King Oliver
Being prominently featured as a soloist rather than a composer and arranger was the main difference between these two massive jazz icons
Who are Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington
you get 500 points if you name 5 previously unmentioned pianists
- count basie, art tatum, jelly roll morton, lil hardin, fletcher henderson, willie the lion smith, teddy wilson, mary lou williams, ellington
500 points to the one who can list the most bandleaders in 1 minute (get paper)
fletcher henderson, duke ellington, count basie, paul whiteman, louis armstrong, benny goodman, artie shaw, chick webb, gene krupa, glen miller, tommy dorsey, king oliver
this tenor sax player was the featured soloist on duke ellingtons "cotton tail" among others.
who is ben webster
a member of gene krupas orchestra, this trumpet player is known as a precursor of bebop.
Who is Roy Eldrich
Singer of "Strange Fruit" and others
Who is Billie Holiday