States of Jazz
Maria Schneider
What is Minnesota
At the Jazz Corner of the World Vol. 1
Who is Art Blakey (and the Jazz Messengers)
Born in Woodville, Mississippi, this tenor saxophonist was nicknamed "Prez."
Who is Lester Young
This trumpet player was the co-founder of the Art Ensemble of Chicago
Who is Lester Bowie
This bassist co-leads a big band with two people named Jeff.
Who is John Clayton
Chord #1
Cmaj9
Chris Potter
What is North Carolina
Takin' Off
This saxophonist is in Beyonce's touring band and was a recent guest at UNT.
Who is Tia Fuller
This Canadian trumpet player also won a Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.
Who is Bria Skonberg
This left-handed bassist was born John Leitham, on August 10, 1953.
Who is Jennifer Leitham
Chord #2
C9
Thad Jones
What is Michigan
Adam's Apple
Who is Wayne Shorter
Nicknamed "The Big Man," this saxophonist was (posthumously) inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
Who is Clarence Clemons
This Canadian musician was featured on prominent recordings playing trumpet, trombone, valve trombone, french horn, baritone horn, and soprano saxophone. (He was also a vocalist!)
Who is Maynard Ferguson
He's the bassist on John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme."
Who is Jimmy Garrison
Chord #3
Cmin11
Kurt Rosenwinkel
What is Pennsylvania
Candy
This alto saxophonist had a brother named Ernie and spent close to 20 years with the Count Basie Orchestra
Marshal Royal
This trombonist released six albums as a leader on Criss Cross Records, including "The Jaunt" and "Crossfire."
Who is Steve Davis
This prominent bassist/cellist was 3/4 Native American and was one of the earliest musicians to work in the bebop idiom.
Who is Oscar Pettiford
Chord #4
C7(#9, #11)
Miff Mole
What is New York
Bluesnik
Who is Jackie McLean
This important jazz saxophonist was born Edward Hammond Boatner Jr.
Who is Sonny Stitt
A member of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, this trombonist has also been a member of the US Navy Commodores since 2004.
Who is Jen Krupa
This bassist has won the Bass Player of the Year award from Bass Player magazine three times and is the first person to win the award more than once. In 2011, he was ranked No. 10 in the Top 10 Bassists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.
Who is Victor Wooten
Chord #5
C13(#11)
Lil Hardin
What is Tennessee
Gravy Train
Who is Lou Donaldson
This saxophonist was the first woman to make the One O'Clock Lab Band (1976) and has had a lucrative musical career in Hollywood.
Who is Beverly Dahlke
These trumpet-playing brothers both had prominent careers on the West Coast after having played with the Woody Herman Orchestra. (Their last name sounds like a yummy Italian dessert.)
Who are Pete and Conte Condoli
He was the bassist with Louis Armstrong And His Savoy Ballroom Five.
Who is Pops Foster
Chord #6
C7(#9, add9)