Famous Jazz Musicians

From the History of Jazz
Genres of Jazz
Guess a Song
Miscellaneous
100

He was jazz musician who was completely blind

"Art" Tatum

100

Where jazz was 

created?

Jazz was created in New Orleans

100

A style that combines European tradition with Southern European and Indian traditions

Ido Jazz (Raga Jazz)



100

I've got you under my skin

I've got you deep in the heart of me

I've Got You Under My Skin

- Cole Porter

100

What is the most common instrument in jazz?

A cornet

200

His concert at Carnegie Hall was recognized one of the most important live concerts in the history of American music

Benny Goodman


200

In what year jazz was created?

Jazz was created in 1917

200

A style characterized by softness and lightness

Soft Jazz

200

Now, you say you love me
Well, just to prove that you do
Come on and cry me a river

Cry me a River 

- Ella Fitzgerald

200

What does jazz mean?

Bustle

300

A person credited with establishing jazz as an art form

Duke Ellington

300

What features can characterize jazz?

Improvisation, musical beat, and rhytm can characterize jazz

300

A style characterized by complex sound and fast tempo

Bebop

300

No, never before
Has someone been more

Ooh, unforgettable (unforgettable)
In every way (in every way)

Unforgettable

- Nat King Cole

300

Who brought jazz to Russia

Valentine Parnah

400

A creator of jazz music who played a key role in developing this genre of music

Louis Armstrong

400

In what year jazz appeared in Russia?

Jazz appeared in 1930 year in Russia

400

A style that combined the motifs of Romes, the "Manush" group and elements of unstressed instruments

Gypsy - Jazz

400

Baby, my baby don't care for shows
And he don't even care for clothes
He cares for me

 My baby Jast Cares for Me

- Nina Simone

400

How jazz affects the human psyche?

It has relaxing effect

500

Jazz female singer who was known as Lady Day

Billie Holiday

500

In what country jazz are beloved music?

In Japan

500

A lyrical style of jazz that was more common among white jazzmen

Cool Jazz

500

Stars fading but I linger on dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger till dawn dear
Just saying this

Dream A Little Dream Of Me 

- Ella Fitzgerald

500

Who is the most famous jazzman?

Dizzy Gillespie