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#1. What was Louis Armstrong’s nickname?

Satchmo was Louis Armstrong’s nickname.

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#2. Small groups, rapid chord changes, complex solos and fast tempo are characteristics that define which style of jazz?

Bebop is the style that has such characteristics!

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#3. Who is the composer of the beautiful song “Summertime”?

Summertime is a beautiful song composed by George Gershwin.

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#4. What was the name of one of Duke Ellington’s early bands?

“The Washingtonians” was the name of the first group formed by Duke Ellington around 1917.

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#5. What instrument does Marcus Miller play?

Bass is the instrument played by master Marcus Miller.




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#6. What style of Brazilian music was most influenced by jazz?

Bossa Nova is a style of Brazilian music that was heavily influenced by jazz and also influenced hundreds of American musicians and musicians from other parts of the world.

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#7. “Now’s the Time” and “Blues for Alice” are compositions by:

Charlie Parker is credited with composing the songs “Now’s the Time” and “Blues for Alice.”

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#8. What was the first jazz record?

Wrong! The first jazz record in history was “Original Dixieland Jass Band” released in 1917 by Victor.

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#9. Who wrote the famous jazz song “Giant Steps”?

Giant Steps is the famous song by the master John Coltrane.

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#10. What instrument did Duke Ellington play?

Duke Ellington is a famous pianist, one of the personalities who best represented the piano in jazz.




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#11. What was Charlie Parker’s nickname?

Early in his career, Parker was nicknamed Yardbird; this nickname was later shortened to Bird and remained Parker’s nickname for the rest of his life.

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#12. The mixture of jazz with musical styles such as rock, funk, Latin music and others is commonly called:

Fusion is the right answer to this question.

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#13. What instrument did Miles Davis play?

Miles Davis’ inseparable instrument was the trumpet, with which he composed true pearls of jazz.

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#14. Who composed the songs Take the “A” Train, In a Sentimental Mood, Preludo to a Kiss, Satin Doll and Caravan?

Duke Ellington is the composer of these jazz gems. Check out our Backing Track for “Take the ‘A’ Train”

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#15. “The Prez” was the nickname of which great jazz saxophonist?

Lester Young was nicknamed “The Prez” by singer Billie Holiday.




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#16. Which of the themes below is composed by Bill Evans?

Waltz for Debbie is the correct answer!

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#17. Which of the guitarists below is not considered a jazz musician?

Pete Townshend is definitely not a jazz guitarist.

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#18. What city is known as “the birthplace of jazz”?

The city considered the “birthplace of jazz” is New Orleans.

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#19. Which style below does not belong to jazz?

Fado does not belong to jazz, it is a typical style of Portuguese music.

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#20. “Take Five”, a song famous for its 5/4 time signature, was composed by:

Take Five” is a jazz composition written by Paul Desmond and performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet on their 1959 album Time Out




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