Family
This is the name of the "Piano Man"
Billy Joel
This person encouraged Billy to learn the piano
His mom / Rosalind
This is the name of Billy's most popular song
Piano Man
This genre of music originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Jazz
Billy Joel was born here
New York City, New York, USA (the Bronx)
Billy started playing the piano at this age
four / 4
Billy moved to this city in 1972 to get away from the spotlight
Los Angeles
Jazz music originated in this country
United States
Billy Joel was born on this date
May 9th, 1949
This is the name of Billy's High School
Hicksville High School
Billy released this many albums during his career
twelve / 12
At its core, Jazz is all about creativity, improvisation, and ______________.
Freedom of expression
This is Billy Joel's real name
William Martin Joel
Billy's father had these two professions
Businessman and pianist
The number of Grammy awards Billy Joel has won
six / 6
Unlike many other music genres, jazz encourages musicians to take ________ and create melodies and solos as they play.
Risks
These are the names of Billy's Parents
Howard and Rosalind
This was the name of Billy's record company at age 16
Family Productions
The name of the bar that Billy played for six months in Los Angeles
The Executive Room
Overall, jazz is an exciting and diverse musical genre that celebrates individuality, collaboration, and the power of music to convey ________ and tell ________.
emotions + stories