20's/30's/40's Jazz
This is the place where jazz was born through varying cultures and different backgrounds coming together to create something special
What is New Orleans?
This tenor saxophonist is known as one of the pioneers of Bebop, who also is known as "the Bird"
This British band only released music for 8 years, but their impact is immeasurable, with their songs pushing the boundaries of rock and roll
Who are The Beatles?
This group put grunge on the map with their hit album, "Nevermind"
What is Nirvana?
These two brothers who created the hit "Wonderwall" sadly hit troubled times and broke up
Who are Oasis
Extra Points for Ian and Noel Gallager
Who is Duke Ellington?
This 1959 Miles Davis album was incredibly influential to the cool jazz movement that followed.
What is Kind of Blue?
This artist is the guy that everybody wanted to be, with his casual demeanor and colorful lyrics, he was the coolest guy in the business
This Pearl Jam song became popular again for trending on social media "Oh he didn't know, so he chases them away"
What is Even Flow?
This popular Beatles song came to Paul McCartney in a dream, and to remember it he repeated the phrase "Scrambled Eggs" to the melody
What is Yesterday?
This innocuous state is credited as the birthplace of ragtime, located in the middle of America
What is Missouri?
This free jazz pioneer was not officially trained in music, was incredibly divisive amongst audiences, and created an album with the title being his first name
Who is Ornette Coleman?
The 1966 album Pet Sounds was made by this harmony driven band
Who are the Beach Boys?
What is Arena Rock?
This "Queen of Country" is known for her generosity and comittment to helping others as well as her popular music in the 70's and 80's
Who is Dolly Parton?
This chord pattern is used in 12 bar formats using these roman numerals.
What is I-IV-V?
This bass player was a leader in the avant garde movement, popularized the double bass technique, and made politically charged albums such as "Fables of Faubus"
Who is Charles Mingus?
This band is credited for creating the first rock song, "Rock Around the Clock"
This band that formed in 1985 and made hit songs like "Sweet Child of Mine" became popular for their hard rock sound
Who are Guns and Roses?
This artist currently holds the most grammys of all time with 35
Who is Beyonce?
Which style of jazz is similar to cool, but focuses less on scales and more on chord progressions
What is modal jazz?
Kenny G was dominant in this style of jazz that was selling in the 1980's, which some jazz critics described as "selling out"
What is Sophisticated Pop?
At Woodstock, Jimi Hendrix performed this song to much critical acclaim
This band "sucks" and is known for the eclectic bass lines and out of the box lyrics and compositions, but is celebrated for their virtuosity
Who is Primus?
This 19 year old rapper from Richmond gained popularity after his hit song went viral in 2023
Who is Nettspend?