Famous Jazz Musicians
From the History of Jazz
Genres of Jazz
Guess a Song
Miscellaneous
100
He was jazz musician who was completely blind
"Art" Tatum
100
Where jazz was
created?
Jazz was created in New Orleans
100
A style that combines European tradition with Southern European and Indian traditions
Ido Jazz (Raga Jazz)
100
I've got you under my skin
I've got you deep in the heart of me
I've Got You Under My Skin
- Cole Porter
100
What does it mean to "screw up" ?
to make a mistake
200
His concert at Carnegie Hall was recognized one of the most important live concerts in the history of American music
Benny Goodman
200
In what year jazz was created?
Jazz was created in 1917
200
A style characterized by softness and lightness
Soft Jazz
200
Now, you say you love me
Well, just to prove that you do
Come on and cry me a river
Cry me a River
- Ella Fitzgerald
200
tbd
Example: What time should we meet up on Saturday?
I'm not sure yet. Tbd.
to be determined
300
A person credited with establishing jazz as an art form
Duke Ellington
300
What features can characterize jazz?
Improvisation, musical beat, and rhytm can characterize jazz
300
A style characterized by complex sound and fast tempo
Bebop
300
No, never before
Has someone been more
Ooh, unforgettable (unforgettable)
In every way (in every way)
Unforgettable
- Nat King Cole
300
Each team has 30 seconds to think of as many ways to say that something is "cool" as you can
Let the countdown begin!
400
A creator of jazz music who played a key role in developing this genre of music
Louis Armstrong
400
In what year jazz appeared in Russia?
Jazz appeared in 1930 year in Russia
400
A style that combined the motifs of Romes, the "Manush" group and elements of unstressed instruments
Gypsy - Jazz
400
Baby, my baby don't care for shows
And he don't even care for clothes
He cares for me
My baby Jast Cares for Me
- Nina Simone
400
Each team has 30 seconds to think of as many words that mean "money" as you can
cash, bucks, dough, dosh, mullah, greenbacks, quid, etc
change, bills, tip
cents, p (pence)
500
Jazz female singer who was known as Lady Day
Billie Holiday
500
In what country jazz are beloved music?
In Japan
500
A lyrical style of jazz that was more common among white jazzmen
Cool Jazz
500
Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
- Ella Fitzgerald
500
What do you say when you have left over food at a restaurant and you want to take it with you?
Can I have a doggy bag?
