Cool Jazz
Name two Cool Jazz musicians?
Miles Davis and Gil Evans
What Instrument did Miles Davis play?
Trumpet
Where was Gil Evans born?
Toronto, Ontario
How did Chet Baker die?
Falling out of his apartment
Dave Brubeck
When was Cool Jazz created?
Late 1940's
What is Miles Davis' last name?
Davis
How old was Gil Evans when he died?
75 years old
Name one of Chet Baker's songs
Autumn Leaves
What instrument did Dave Brubeck play?
Piano
Name four instruments that are used in Cool Jazz?
Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Drums.
What drug was Miles Davis addicted too?
Heroin
What was Gil Evans original name?
Ian Earnest Gilmore Green
What drug was Chet Baker addicted too?
Heroin
What is the band name of Dave Brubeck's Quartet?
Dave Brubeck's Quartet
What are the characteristics of Cool Jazz?
relaxed tempos and lighter tone
What album was Miles Davis' biggest hit?
Kind Of Blue
Miles Davis was nominated for how many Grammy awards?
Davis was nominated for a grand total of thirty-two Grammy awards
Why is Chet Baker's tone very good
He had no front teeth
Who taught Dave Brubeck piano and at what age?
His mother at age 4
Where does the name Cool Jazz come from?
It came from the way that journalists felt when they listened to it
Who did Miles Davis record with when he went to New York City in the 40's?
Charlie Parker
What Highschool did Gil Evans graduate from?
Stockton High School
Where was Chet Baker born and what year?
Oklahoma, USA, 1929
How old was Dave Brubeck when did he die?
December 5, 2012, 91 years old