Who
He composed ragtime music, a precursor to jazz.
Who is Scott Joplin?
Louis Armstrong played this instrument.
What is the trumpet?
Jazz originated in the African American communities in this city in Louisiana.
Where is New Orleans?
Jazz began during these two centuries.
What are the 18th and 19th centuries?
His album "Kind of Blue" is the best selling jazz album, ever.
Who is Miles Davis?
Rhythm, melody and harmony.
What are the three elements of music?
During the Big Band Era, jazz migrated to these two cities.
What are Chicago and New York?
The 1920's are also as this.
What is the Jazz Age?
His cheeks really puff out!
Who is Dizzy Gillespie?
Making it up as you go.
What is improvisation?
Oregon is on this Coast.
What is the West Coast?
Jazz Fusion
What are the 1970's?
He played fusion jazz keyboards.
Who is Herbie Hancock?
This jazz sub-genre takes its influences from South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.
What is Latin Jazz?
The 1930s are known as this.
What is the Big Band Era?
It goes from Chicago to LA.
What is Route 66?