Early Jazz 1900-1920
His real name was Ferdinand but he was better known as this sweet pastry name?
Who is Jelly Roll Morton
What valved instrument is Louis Armstrong best known for playing?
The Trumpet
She was found by Chick Webb and was taught manners and how to handle the business side of music.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
He is considered the greatest BeBop Saxophonist to ever live. However, his life was cut short by mental health and substance abuse. He died at age 33.
Who is Charlie Parker
They are a family dynasty from New Orleans that includes: Ellis, Wynton, Branford, DelFeayo, and Jason.
Who is The Marsalis Family
He created many works that were called "Rags". His "The Entertainer" won an Oscar many years after his death when it was used in the Robert Redford movie, "The Sting"
Who is Scott Joplin
Where did Louis Armstrong first learn to play trumpet?
The New Orleans Home for Delinquent Boys or Boarding School
This clarinettist used to participate in cutting contests with Duke Ellington and Count Basie but constantly encouraged patrons to go to their concerts after his were through.
Who is Benny Goodman
He is revered and worshipped as the greatest Tenor Saxophonist in the BeBop Era. He was also a decorated Corporal in the United States Navy
Who is John Coltrane
They include a former cab driver, a music teacher, a Teen Angel in the musical Grease, and a Composition major at NYU. They created a new genre name for Vocal Jazz called Vocalese.
Who are the Manhattan Transfer
He was considered the father of the Blues and ran a boarding home for wayward musicians.
Who was W.C. Handy
The animal that is modeled after Louis Armstrong in the Movie "The Princess and the Frog"?
What is an alligator
This trombonist band leader was a Major in the United States Army and disappeared over the English Channel in 1944.
Who was Glenn Miller
He is called "The Prince of Darkness" for his cold and cruel demeanor. However, His "Kind of Blue" and "Birth of the Cool" are considered jazz must-haves.
Who is Miles Davis
He got a late start in his career but quickly "Looked to the Rainbow" and soared to success. One of the first performers to appear on the very young Saturday Night Live before he had a recording contract.
Who is Al Jarreau
This era and genre of music is called this after the style of dancing. It is also the name of a famous musical that explores the life of jazz pianist Coalhouse Walker.
What is Ragtime
The genre that is genre that is attributed to being started by Louis Armstrong.
What is Dixieland
He created the no color bias clause and nearly walked out on the set of Jerry Lewis' famous film, "The Nutty Professor."
Who is Les Brown
He was known for his oddly shaped trumpet and his rogue way of playing with puffed cheeks.
Who is Dizzy Gillespie
His "Don't Worry Be Happy" was an anomaly in that it was given the Song of the Year Grammy despite this small issue.
What is the song is completely improvised or was never written down
This city will forever be linked with the start of jazz. It is also home to more recent jazz artists including: Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., and Jon Batiste.
What is New Orleans
THis was Louis Armstrong's final recording. It was his biggest hit and he does not play a note of trumpet on it. It made a huge resurgence on the pop charts after it was used in "Good Morning Vietnam."
What is "What A Wonderful World."
Her early years are the stuff of nightmares. However, she became a rising star with Count Basie and Duke Ellington. However, her fragile mental health led to a rapid decline into substance abuse and health issues.
Who is Billie Holiday
He was a guiding light and grounded force who refused to allow the white media to exclude black musicians from getting the credit they deserve. He was also the master of odd time signatures like 5/4 in the song Take 5.
Who is Dave Brubeck
They revolutionized contemporary jazz only to be held hostage in the unfriendly Soviet Union. However, they would go on to win 36 Grammys including 1 Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "The Roots of Coincidence."
Who is the Pat Metheny Group