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British Jazz Trivia Quiz

There seems to be a lack of classical British jazz on the pages. Hopefully these will ring a few chords.

A multiple-choice quiz by baea. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
baea

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,604

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which trad band had a big hit with 'Petite Fleur'? Hint

Acker Bilk

Alex Welch

Temperance Seven

Chris Barber

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whose 'Stranger on the Shore' is still one of the best known British jazz standards? Hint

Clyde MsPhatter

Monty Sunshine

Acker Bilk

Temperance Seven

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Question 3 of 10

3. Charlie Watts (yes, of Rolling Stones fame) is also a fine jazz drummer. Which of these piano players recorded with him and appeared at Ronnie Scott's Club? Hint

Tony Lee

Russ Conway

Bobby Crush

Brian Lemon

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Question 4 of 10

4. The great 'Humph' was Humphrey ... Hint

Littellton

Littleton

Lyttelton

Lytleton

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Question 5 of 10

5. What instrument did Humph play? Hint

Trumpet

Saxophone

Clarinet

Trombone

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Question 6 of 10

6. Edward Brian Hayes played saxophone and was better known as... Hint

Shakin'

Fats

Tubby

Slim

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Question 7 of 10

7. Cleo Laine married which bandleader? Hint

Charlie Watts

Alex Welsh

John Dankworth

Chris Barber

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Question 8 of 10

8. Digby Fairweather is a well known musician and radio presenter. What instrument does he play? Hint

Piano

Trumpet

Drums

Vibes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which well know drummer wielded the sticks behind 'Animal' in "The Muppets"? Hint

Jack Parnell

Ginger Baker

Phil Seaman

Ronnie Verrell

10. Which bass player deserted Britain in the late 60s for an illustrious job with Miles Davis in the USA? He stayed with Davis for two years but remained in the States where he has made a great career. Hint

Len Skeate

Dave Green

Dave Holland

Brian Prudence

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which trad band had a big hit with 'Petite Fleur'?

Answer: Chris Barber

Chris Barber was a superb frontman and trombone player. He toured with his band for years but was especially popular in the 50s and 60s' so called 'Trad Boom'.

2. Whose 'Stranger on the Shore' is still one of the best known British jazz standards?

Answer: Acker Bilk

'Acker' is colloquial Somerset dialect for 'mate' (or friend). His real name is Bernard Stanley Bilk. His distinctive clarinet is still sounding great.

3. Charlie Watts (yes, of Rolling Stones fame) is also a fine jazz drummer. Which of these piano players recorded with him and appeared at Ronnie Scott's Club?

Answer: Brian Lemon

Brian Lemon played with many visiting American stars as well. Benny Goodman, Charlie Shaves, Stuff Smith, Warren Vache, Scott Hamilton and many others. He no longer plays due to Rheumatoid Arthritis.

4. The great 'Humph' was Humphrey ...

Answer: Lyttelton

Humph was also a long time radio presenter on the iconic programme 'I'm sorry I Haven't a Clue' as well as numerous jazz programmes. He sadly passed away in 2008.

5. What instrument did Humph play?

Answer: Trumpet

A fine player, he led many different line ups and worked endlessly in the cause of British jazz.

6. Edward Brian Hayes played saxophone and was better known as...

Answer: Tubby

Another casualty of the jazz scene. Tubby Hayes died tragically young.

7. Cleo Laine married which bandleader?

Answer: John Dankworth

Sir John Dankworth is the first British jazz musician to have been knighted.

8. Digby Fairweather is a well known musician and radio presenter. What instrument does he play?

Answer: Trumpet

Digby is still playing, teaching and travelling with various bands.

9. Which well know drummer wielded the sticks behind 'Animal' in "The Muppets"?

Answer: Ronnie Verrell

Ronnie Verrell is sadly another who is no longer with us. He died in 2002 following a bad fall.

Answer: Dave Holland

All the other three stayed at home. Dave Green played with many artistes including Charlie Watts. Len Skeate and Brian Prudence were also regulars in many of the best backing trios used by visiting American players.

Source: Author baea

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