Ragtime/Dixieland
Which U.S. city was Ragtime created in?
St. Louis, Missouri
Big Band/Swing Jazz was created during what time period?
1930-1950
Bebop was created during what time period?
1940-1960
Cool Jazz was created during what time period?
1940-1959
Latin Jazz was first created in what year?
1940
Which U.S. city was Dixieland created in?
New Orleans, Louisiana
How many musicians usually were in a Big Band/Swing group?
15-20 musicians.
What is the origin of the term "bebop"?
It comes from the nonsense words scat singers use.
Which region of the country is associated with Cool Jazz?
West Coast
Where SPECIFICALLY was Latin Jazz created.
East Harlem, NYC
What is the defining musical characteristic of Ragtime?
Which section of the band is considered the heart and soul of the band?
The rhythm section
What were bebop bands called?
Combos
What are some instruments used in Cool Jazz combos?
Flute, French Horn, Tuba, Vibraphone
What are the terms used to discribe the Latin Jazz sound?
Afro-Cuban Jazz or "Spanish Tinge"
What is the defining musical characteristic of Dixieland?
Name 2 of the 4 danced created during this time period.
Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, The Suzie Q, Peckin’ Jive
What instruments were usually seen in bebop bands?
Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Piano, Bass, Drums.
Describe the "Cool Jazz" sound.
Soft, more reserved, and controlled
What section is the most important part of the Latin Jazz sound?
The Percussion section.
What are the 3 different styles of Dixieland Jazz?
Old Style, Chicago Style, West Coast Style.
Name all of the instruments typically seen in a Big Band/Swing group.
Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trombone, Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, Bass
What are the 4 main musical characteristics of bebop?
Faster tempos, complex improvised solos, scat singing and contrafacts.
What are the musical characteristics of Cool Jazz?
Slower tempos, and a smoother, softer, and more restrained sound.
Who are the two artists credited for formally creating Latin Jazz?
Dizzy Gillespie and Chano Pozo