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100

This famous trumpet player, nicknamed "Satchmo," also scatted and sang with a rough, gravely voice.

Who is Louis Armstrong?

100
Jazz originated in this city.
What is New Orleans?
100

AA’B

12 bar form

Key - Primarily Bb and F

What is 12 bar blues?

100

The common name for the “B” section of a tune.

What is the bridge?

200
This famous trumpet player had puffy cheeks when he played fast-paced bebop jazz on his bent trumpet.
Who is Dizzy Gillespie?
200
During this decade, swing was the most popular form of music in the United States.
What is the 1930's?
200

AABA

32 bar form

Key - Bb major (Hint: first chord of bridge is D7)

What is Rhythm Changes?

200

This section of an arrangement is often the climax, with all horns playing together (usually in harmony).

What is a shout section?

300
This famous female singer, nicknamed the "First Lady of Song," was famous for her childlike voice and was considered one of the best scatters in the world.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
300

The rhythms of jazz music were inspired from the rhythms of this continent.

What is Africa?

300

AABA

44 bar form (14-14-8-8)

Key: D minor

What is Alone Together?

300

This section of a tune consists of a repeated chord or chord sequence. On cue, the band moves to the next section.

What is a vamp?

400
This famous bebop saxophonist had a reputation for taking very long solos.
Who is John Coltrane?
400

This city, known for its blues style, is the home of Charlie Parker and the Count Basie Orchestra. 

What is Kansas City, Missouri?

400

Ambiguous (AB?) 

10 bar form 

Key - D minor

What is Blue In Green?

400

This interval cycles 3 pitches before repeating. The chord changes to Giant Steps are moving in this interval.

What is a major third?

500
This current trumpet player and jazz educator is equally skilled at playing jazz as he is playing classical music.
Who is Wynton Marsalis?
500

This white band leader was one of the first leaders to have black musicians in his band.

Who is Benny Goodman?

500

Intro -> AABA 

8 -> 44 bar form (8-12-12-8-12)

Key: C major

What is Tell Me a Bedtime Story?

500

This scale is commonly used over a dominant 7(b9) chord, a la Caravan or minor ii-V-i (V7b9).

What is Half-Whole diminished?