Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong accidentally created this style of singing, which involves nonsense syllables.
What is: Scat
Duke Ellington started playing the piano again in High School for what reason??
Who is: To get a date!
Count Basie's band was at a low point, so his band members had instruments held together with these.
What is: Rubber Bands or Tape
Benny Goodman was nicknamed what?
What is: The King of Swing
Scott Joplin was given this nickname.
What is: The King of Ragtime
Louis Armstrong's nickname, because of his puffed-up cheeks.
What is: Satchmo
Ellington's music is part of what era?
What is: The Big Band era or Swing
Swingin' The Blues, Jumpin' At the Woodside and this song are all important works from Count Basie and his band.
What is: One O'Clock Jump
Benny Goodman and his band were the first ____ musicians to play at Carnegie Hall!
What is: Jazz
Joplin's song "Maple Leaf Rag" sold this many copies in 6 months.
What is: 75,000 (I'll accept 75,000 - 100,000)
While he was 69 years old, this Armstrong song reached the top of the music charts!
What is: What a Wonderful World
Duke Ellington was known for his smile and ___________.
What is: Charisma
Count Basie and his band played for the inaugural celebration of this beloved President in 1965.
Who is: President John F. Kennedy
Benny Goodman was the first caucasian ______________ to hire African-American musicians.
What is: Bandleader
Scott Joplin's teacher, who also helped Joplin's family acquire a piano.
Who is: Julius Weiss
Peter Davis mentored Louis on Cornet while he was at a ___________ school for boys after making a bad decision.
What is: Reform or colored
In 2009, Duke Ellington was the first African-American to be featured on a what?
What is: US Coin
Drummer Sonny Greer did this to Count Basie when he was a budding drummer and musician.
What is: Discouraged him
Goodman's band was down on their luck until they played at which venue?
What is: Palomar Ballroom (also carnegie Hall)
Ragtime music is known for this ragged style of rhythm.
What is: Syncopation
In the 1920's, Louis joined a mentor "King Oliver" in Chicago, playing in WHAT kind of Jazz Band?
What is: Creole or big band
Duke Ellington's and his band were able to get a permanent gig at which popular jazz venue in New York?
Who is: The Cotton Club
This musician noticed Count Basie sneak into Lincoln Theater every evening to watch Jazz performances, and decided to teach Basie to play the organ.
Who is: Fats Waller
When musicians didn't meet Goodman's high standards, he would give them what trademark glare?
What is: The Ray
This movie won an Academy Award, and brought Scott Joplin's music back into popularity in the 1970's.
What is: The Sting