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. He's a famous trumpet player from the 1930s.
Louis Armstrong
To play or sing off beat but still be in time.
Syncopation
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
What jazz artist is known as the man who invented jazz?
James "Buddy" Bolden
Some musicians stand next to this instrument when they perform Jazz.
What is a double bass?
His album went 4x platinum and is known as the best selling jazz album, Kind of Blue.
Miles Davis
A type of jazz that uses a lot of improvisation and random add on notes.
Bebop
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.
Name one event or activity that happened that help jazz spread like wildfire in the 1920s.
Woman gained the right to vote or prohibition came to an end.
A type of jazz often played on the streets of New Orleans. Mostly played at funerals.
Dixieland
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
Jazz Age
Many jazz performers use this extremely large instrument to play jazz. It has keys.
What is a piano?
This male Jazz musician played in Miles Davis band as a saxophonist.
John Coltrane
What instrument does Miles Davis play?
Trumpet
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?
Singing or playing without preparation.
Improvisation
A type of jazz that uses music modes instead of major or minor scales.
Modal Jazz
The concert starts at 9:00 pm. It ends at 11:30 pm
How long is the concert?
What is 2 1/2 hours?