History of
Jazz
Jazz
Where was the birthplace of Jazz?
New Orleans
This instrument is long, silver and is played closely by the musician's lips. It sounds like a bird.
What is a Flute?
He is the lived in Corona, Queens and sang what a wonderful world?
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This beautiful park is located in New Orleans named after a famous jazz singer from Corona?
What is Louis Armstrong Park?
Chelsea wants to start a jazz band. She needs to hire a Trumpet player, a Piano player and a Trombone player. Each performer earns $126.50 for their performance. How much is the total amount they earned?
$126.50 X 4 performers = $506.00
What is $506.00
Who performed the first jazz song "Livery Stable Blues?
Dixieland Jazz Band
Some musicians stand next to this instrument when they perform Jazz.
What is a double bass?
She lived in Queens and sang the songs "A tistket, a tasket" and "At last".
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This Canadian female jazz singer lives in NYC now. She plays piano and sings " The look of love". We watched her perform in Paris.
Who is Diana Krall?
Allen and Angel want to form a band. They need to buy a Piano for $400 and Saxophone for $257.00. They saved $600. Do they have enough money to buy the instruments?
What is no?
What genre did Jazz music come from?
Blues and Ragtime
This wind instrument was used for Louis Armstrong's jazz music
What is a trumpet.
This jazz performer puffs out his cheeks so big when he plays the trumpet
Who is Dizzy Gillespie?
This Jazz artist is a Cuban pianist. He's Mr. Harry's favorite.
Who is Ruben Gonzalez?
Junior is going to a jazz concert. The ticket costs $45.00. Junior has $75.00. How much change will he get?
$75.00 - $45.00 = $30.00
What is $30.00
Why was Jazz music created?
To bring people together
Many jazz performers use this extremely large instrument to play jazz. It has keys.
What is a piano?
This male Jazz performer sang songs "Unforgettable" and Christmas songs.
Who is Nat King Cole?
Russian jazz bands use this instrument with the bass and the piano?
What is xylophone?
Victoria, Bryan, Chelsea, Junior, Allen are going to a jazz concert. The ticket for one person is $333.00. What is the total amount they need?
$333.00 x 5 people = $1,665.00
What is $1,665.00
What year did Jazz begin?
What is 1917?
Kenny G and John Coltrane were known for playing this woodwind instrument
What is a saxophone?
We read about this Little Melba. What instrument did she need long arms to play?
Who is a trombone?
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone story.
Melba Doretta Liston
What country is known for creating the Bossa Nova jazz and the song "The girl from Ipanema"?
What is Brazil?
The concert starts at 9:00 pm. It ends at 11:30 pm
How long is the concert?
What is 2 1/2 hours?