History of Jazz
This location is where Jazz originated
What is New Orleans?
His career spanned five decades (1920's-1960's), joined the band "Oliver" in 1922, one of the most well-known jazz musicians of all time
Who is Louis Armstrong?
Well-known jazz song, written by a very famous musician, played at the end of "Finding Nemo"
What is "A Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong?
One type of music jazz has influenced
What is funk?
What is rock and roll?
What is hip hop?
Improvising words to a song that are nonsense syllables
What is scatting?
This is when the first jazz song was recorded by African Americans
When is 1922?
He was in the same band as Duke Ellington and played at the IX Superbowl, started his jazz career at the age of 14
Who is Cootie Williams?
A song typically played by children learning the piano and at churches, due to the word "saint" and the simple notes
What is "When the Saints" by Louis Armstrong?
Caused the culture of minorities(African Americans) to be sought after by the majority(White people)
What is an impact of jazz?
He learned jazz in the reform school: Colored Waif’s Home for Boys
Who is Louis Armstrong?
A new addition to the jazz music was created in 1941
What is bebop?
He lead the first integrated jazz session, became a professional jazz musician in 1902
Who is Jelly Roll Morton?
Song used in the Broadway Musical "Hello Dolly", written and preformed by a famous musician
What is "Hello Dolly" by Louis Armstrong?
One of the top Jazz artists of today
Who is George Benson?
Illegal parties held during prohibition where Jazz was played?
What are speakeasies?
This is when jazz became integrated- well before the rest of the country
When is 1936?
Know as the "Queen of Jazz", and the most famous female jazz singer
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
Performed by both Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, relating to a humorous holiday
What is "My Funny Valentine"?
Helped spark up rebellions against unfair laws and rules in America, like the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Liberation Movement
What is Jazz lyrics?
An instrument found in most jazz songs that originated in Belgium, typically meant for orchestral performances
What is a saxophone?
This is the year jazz came to New Orleans
When is 1895?
Famous Jazz musician typically seen with his cheeks puffed out
Who is Dizzy Gillespie?
Written by a Brazilian Jazz musician, sampled in some popular songs of today
What is "The Girl from Impanema"?
A style of jazz with a signature fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation based on the combination of harmonic structure and melody
What is modern Jazz?
The interesting way jazz was originally spelled
What is "Jass"?