Test your knowledge of JAZZ
#1. Whose themes were Take the “A” Train, In a Sentimental Mood, Preludo to a Kiss, Satin Doll and Caravan?
Duke Ellington é o compositor dessas pérolas do jazz. Confira nossa Backing Track de “Take the ‘A’ Train”
#2. Which of the guitarists below is not considered a jazz musician?
Pete Townshend is definitely not a jazz guitarist.
#3. "The Prez" was the nickname of which great jazz saxophonist?
Lester Young was nicknamed "The Prez" by singer Billie Holiday.
#4. Marcus Miller plays which instrument?
Bass is the instrument played by master Marcus Miller.
#5. What was the first jazz album?
Wrong! The first jazz record in history was “Original Dixieland Jass Band” released in 1917 by Victor.
#6. Miles Davis played what instrument?
Miles Davis' inseparable instrument was the Trumpet, with which he composed real jazz gems.
#7. “Donnalee” and “Blues for Alice” are compositions by:
Charlie Parker é considerado o compositor dos temas “Donnalee” e “Blues for Alice”. Porém, “Donnalee” é uma composição que é atribuída a Miles Davis.
#8. What was Charlie Parker's nickname?
#9. Who wrote the famous jazz song “Giant Steps”?
Giant Steps is the famous song by master John Coltrane.
#10. "Take Five", a song famous for its 5/4 measure, was composed by:
#11. Which style below does not belong to jazz?
Fado does not belong to jazz, this is a typical style of Portuguese music.
#12. Which of the themes below is composed by Bill Evans?
Waltz for Debbie is the correct answer!
#13. Who is the composer of the beautiful song “Summertime”?
Summertime is a beautiful song composed by George Gershwin.
#14. What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?
Satchmo was Louis Armstrong's nickname.
#15. What is the style of Brazilian music that was most influenced by jazz?
Bossa Nova is the style of Brazilian music that has been heavily influenced by jazz and has also influenced hundreds of American and other musicians from around the world.
#16. What was the name of one of Duke Ellington's first bands?
"The Washingtonians" was the name of the first group formed by Duke Ellington around 1917.
#17. Small groups, fast chord changes, complex solos and fast tempo are characteristics that define which style of jazz?
Bebop is the style that has such characteristics!
#18. Duke Ellington played which instrument?
Duke Ellington is a famous pianist, one of the personalities who best represented the piano in jazz.
#19. The mix of jazz with musical styles such as rock, funk, Latin music and others is commonly called:
Fusion é a resposta certa para essa pergunta.
#20. What is the city known as “the birthplace of jazz”?
The city considered the “birthplace of jazz” is New Orleans.