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Very early jazz musician called "King ?"

Who is Buddy Bolden?

100

Jazz in the 1930's - 1945

What is Big Band or Swing?

100
Two men and a woman who formed a revolutionary vocal jazz group.
What is Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross?
100
"You're looks are laughable."
What is "My Funny Valentine"
100
The beginning of jazz.
What is the early twentieth century?
200
This jazz legends nickname was Satchmo

Who is Louis Armstrong?

200

Jazz in the 1920's - 1930's

What is New Orleans Dixeland.

200
A big band led and named after this famous clarinetist, known as the "King of Swing."
What is the Benny Goodman Orchestra?
200
"Who could ask for anything more?"
What is "I Got Rhythm?"
200
The origins of jazz.
What is Afro-Latin?
300

Who was known as the "King of Swing"?

Who is Benny Goodman?

300

Jazz in the 1945 - 1950

What is Bebop?

300
A big bang led by this "royal" pianist and composer.
What is Duke Ellington and his Orchestra.
300
"Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high."
What is "Summertime"
300
Scott Joplin is known for his contribution to this genre of jazz.
What is Ragtime?
400
"Lady Day"
Who is Billie Holiday?
400
1950 - 1955
What is Cool Jazz?
400
A big band led by a charismatic pianist, organist, and composer, that included such artists as Lester Young and Joe Williams.
What is the Count Basie Orchestra?
400
"Whether near to me or far/It's no matter, darling, where you are."
What is "Night and Day"
400
Known as the "Jazz Age."
What is 1920's - 1930's?
500

This jazz great developed Cool Jazz

Who is Miles Davies?

500
1960's
What is Free Jazz?
500
A New York "easy listening" band that gained popularity for their first album, "Operator."
What is Manhattan Transfer?
500
"Every honeybee fills with jealousy when they see you out with me."
What is "Honeysuckle Rose"
500

These types of dances were popular during the 1940's

What is jitterbug and lindy hop?