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What artist was one of the first jazz musicians. He sang and played the trumpet, and is known for songs like "What a Wonderful World."

Louis Armstrong

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What woodwind instruments are usually found in a jazz band?

Saxophone

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This city is known as the birthplace of jazz.

New Orleans

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This style of jazz is known for its fast tempo and lively spirit.

Swing Jazz

100

What major event happened when Swing Music was popular?

The Great Depression

200

What jazz artist ran a Big Band and played trombone? He is known for his song "In the Mood"

Glenn Miller

200

This brass instrument is known for its long slide and is used in jazz bands.

Trombone

200

When A new style of jazz called "Be-bop" started to become popular, which city did it start?

Kansas City

200

Jazz music often features this kind of playing, where musicians make up the music as they go

Improvisation / Solos

200
In what years did Swing Jazz become popular?

1930's

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This jazz pianist and bandleader was famous for his orchestra and songs like "Take the 'A' Train."

Duke Ellington

300

This instrument has black and white keys and is often used in jazz music.

Piano

300
In what city did Swing Jazz start and become popular?

Chicago

300

This type of jazz became popular during the 1930s and 1940s, featuring large performing groups.....

Big Band Jazz

300

In what world conflict did the Harlem Hellfighters perform Jazz around Europe?

World War II

400

Known for his unique style on the clarinet, this musician was called the "King of Swing" and ran a big band in the 1930's.

Benny Goodman

400

This instrument is often called the "backbone" of a jazz band because it keeps the beat.

Drum Set

400

What river, flowing north and south, did people travel to meet in New Orleans for trade?

The Mississippi River
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This type of jazz is characterized by small groups and a more relaxed style. It started in Kansas City

Bebop Jazz

400

What is Mr. Witt's favorite Jazz Song

Fly Me to the Moon

500

Which Jazz artist played piano and ran a big band, but also performed with a number of famous singers?

Count Basie

500

What kind of string instruments can you hear in a jazz band?

Guitars, Bass

500

This city is known as the "Big Apple" and has many jazz clubs.

New York

500

 This term describes the smooth, flowing style of jazz that started on the west coast.

Cool Jazz?

500

Who is Mr. Witt's favorite jazz singer?

Frank Sinatra