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Inspired by Louis Armstrong. Was the first white influential jazz player.
Who is Leon "Bix" Biederbecke?
"Your gonna be alone a lot of times hear on this earth. And what tells it all, it's the music."
Who is Sydney Bechet?
The empress of the Blues. Requested to play a song about a flood that hit the southern side of Ohio.
Who is Bessie Smith?
The most popular Ball room in New York City in the 1920s. Where Louie Armstrong played a lot.
What is Rose Land?
The year "Sigin' the Blues" was released by Biederbeche and Traumbuaer. (Might have spelled the names wrong) Stock Markets was at a record high.
When was 1927?
“Messenger sent from the lord to make people happy”
Who is Louie Armstrong
The New Orleans clarinet master.
Who is Sydney Bechet?
The best speakeasies in Harlem. Captured what Josephine Baker performed in Europe.
What is The Cotton Club?
Making up words as a jazz song goes on. Term came from a song by Louis Armstrong called "Heebie Jeebies".
What is Scating?
"It was a whole race going hedonistic, deciding on pleasure. The Jazz age now raced along under it's own power, served by great filling stations full of money."
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
A dance that appeared in the French play "La Revue Negrue".
What is L'Charlston?
"I am inspired by the music of 'The people', not 'my people'".
Who is "Duke" Ellington?
A musical style that has two different melodies being played at the same time independently.
What is polyphony?