Jazz Origins
Where did Jazz originate?
New Orleans
What instrument did he play? 2 answers
Trumpet and voice
What was Bessie's nickname?
Empress of the Blues
What instrument did he play?
piano
What instrument was she famous for?
Voice
Why did jazz originate in New Orleans?
What a Wonderful World
What type of music did she sing?
Blues
What type of jazz era was he famous in?
Swing! Big Band Swing Era
What was her nickname?
First Lady of Swing
Where did jazz spread? (Name one)
LA, SF, KC, NY, Chicago, Europe
What was his nickname?
Satchmo
How many records did she sell to save a record company from going out of business?
800,000
How many pieces did he compose?
Over 1500
How did she become famous?
She won a talent show when she was 18 in Harlem
What was the first type of jazz?
Dixieland
How long did he have hit records?
50 years (1920-1970)
What was her record called that saved the record company?
Downhearted Blues
How long did many of his band members stay with him?
Over 40 years
She was the first woman to?
Lead a big band after the leader died
What was one of the first jazz songs?
When the Saints Go Marching In
What is he referred to as?
First genius of jazz
Highest
What song did we listen to in class?
Take the A Train
What song did we listen to in class?
Sleigh Ride