Musicians
This person plays the alto saxophone and immigrated to the United States from Taiwan.
Who is Jefferey Chang?
This band played with a variety of styles, led by a charismatic pianist.
What is Duke Ellington's Famous Orchestra?
One of the most famous of Duke Ellington's standards, though actually written by Billy Strayhorn.
What is "Take the A-Train"?
This Deep South city is considered the birthplace of jazz.
Where is New Orleans?
This rythmic pattern is the very fiber of jazz.
What is swing?
A well-known trumpet player, most noted for his "modal" jazz.
Who is Miles Davis?
This Jazz Orchestra was known for their incredible swing feel; which was sometimes strong enough to slow the band down.
What is the Count Basie Orchestra?
Easily one of the swing dance favorites, a tune popularized in 1941 by Glenn Miller.
What is "In the Mood"?
Where is Chicago?
One of the most common and important chord progressions in jazz music is this.
What is the blues?
A bassist known for his fiery temper and unusual playing style.
This band still plays today, despite its original leader and namesake dying during World War 2.
Originally written by Art Blakey, this song was popularized by Mingus as an agressive, romping standard.
What is "Moanin'"?
The likely 'capital' of jazz, this city has been the center of activity for the genre for decades.
What is a fedora?
A modern-day big band trumpeter known for his traditional musical values.
Who is Wynton Marsalis?
This modern band plays alongside a traditionalist trumpet player in Manhattan.
What is the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra?
Count Basie's most iconic recording, this song is one Curtis has taken a solo on.
What is "April in Paris"?
This Rhode Island city held a festival in which Duke Ellington made his 1954 return to public playing.
Where is Newport?
This illicit chemical was often injected by jazz musicians in the 1950's.
What is heroin?
A self-taught pianist famous for his charisma and compositional skill.
Who is Duke Ellington?
What is the Village Vanguard Orchestra?
A modal jazz diamond, featuring some of the most famous players of their era, released in 1959.
What is Kind of Blue by Miles Davis?
Miles Davis was born here.
Where is East St. Louis?
What is "Yeah, man"?