History
Jazz started when African American slaves sang this type of song in the fields while they were working.
What is Call and response songs?
These instruments belong to the rhythm section of a jazz band.
What is the electric guitar, drums, bass, and piano?
This jazz musician was known as "King of Swing".
Who is Benny Goodman?
Louis Armstrong was famous for doing this kind of improvisation with his voice.
What is scatting?
The slaves would get together in the streets of this city to sing and make music.
What is New Orleans?
Banjo was originally used in jazz bands before it was replaced by this instrument.
What is the electric guitar?
Louis Armstrong was known for this?
What is a raspy voice?
What is improvisation?
Making up music as you go in your mind- not reading from a piece of paper
This decade was known as the "Jazz Age"
What is the 1920's
These three categories of instruments make up a typical jazz band.
What is brass, woodwind, and rhythm section?
Ella Fitzgerald performed with this other famous jazz musician.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
It is good concert etiquette to do this after a jazz solo.
What is clapping?
This form of jazz music sounds slow and sad.
What is the "Blues"
Name an instrument from each category.
Brass: Trumpet, trombone
Woodwind: Saxophone, clarinet
Rhythm: Drums, bass, electric guitar, piano
This jazz musician lead his own band.
Who is Benny Goodman?
John Coltrane played this instrument.
What is the saxophone?