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Quiz about The Jazz Name Is In The Middle

The Jazz Name Is In The Middle Quiz

A jazzy spin on my 'Name Is In The Middle' quizzes. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Ikabud

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,441

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2127

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Art _________ O'Neal ?

Answer: (One Word Jazz Pianist and 'Paper Moon' Actress)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Patty _________ Ellington ?

Answer: (One Word 'The Miracle Worker' Actress and Jazz Orchestra Leader and Composer)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Miles _________ Love III ?

Answer: (One Word Jazz Trumpeter and Golfer)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Joe _________ Armstrong ?

Answer: (One Word Boxing Great and Jazz Great)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Harry _________ Caan ?

Answer: (One Word Big Band Trumpeter and Actor)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Richard _________ Young ?

Answer: (One Word Film Director and Jazz Tenor Saxophonist)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Woody _________ Melville ?

Answer: (One Word Jazz Clarinetist and Author)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jack _________ Goodman ?

Answer: (One Word Comedian and Jazz Clarinetist , Bandleader)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Les _________ Whiteman ?

Answer: (One Word Jazz Guitarist and Jazz Bandleader)

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Question 10 of 10

10. John ________ Miller ?

Answer: (One Word Astronaut and Bandleader, Trombonist)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Art _________ O'Neal ?

Answer: Tatum

Art Tatum (1909-1956) was a true jazz great, who Count Basie called 'the eighth wonder of the world'. Miss O'Neal hasn't recorded a jazz album yet.

2. Patty _________ Ellington ?

Answer: Duke

Patty is best known for her role as Helen Keller in the 1962 film, 'The Miracle Worker'. Duke Ellington (1899-1974) is best known for his swinging band leading and great jazz compositions, having a lifetime total of 2000 songs.

3. Miles _________ Love III ?

Answer: Davis

Miles 'The Prince of Darkness' Davis (1926-1991) was one of jazz music's great innovators. Davis Love III is a PGA Champion, and to my knowledge these two men don't have a darn thing in common.

4. Joe _________ Armstrong ?

Answer: Louis

Joe Louis held a 12 year reign as boxing's Heavyweight Champion of the World, and Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong (1904-1971) was a 'heavyweight' in the world of jazz music.

5. Harry _________ Caan ?

Answer: James

Harry James (1916-1983), husband of actress Betty Grable, was one of the most popular big bandleaders and trumpeters of his day. James Caan is best known for his role as 'Sonny Corleone', in 'The Godfather'.

6. Richard _________ Young ?

Answer: Lester

Richard Lester is best known for directing the Beatles in, 'A Hard Day's Night' and 'Help'. Lester Young (1909-1959) is best known for playing a great sax with the Count Basie Band.

7. Woody _________ Melville ?

Answer: Herman

Woodrow Charles Herman (1913-1987) began his musical career in 1934. Herman Melville, best known for penning 'Moby Dick', began his writing career in 1846.

8. Jack _________ Goodman ?

Answer: Benny

Born Benjamin Kubelsky, Jack Benny was a comedic giant on the radio, on television and in film. Benny Goodman (1909-1986), clarinetist and bandleader, was known as the 'King of Swing' during the jazz era of the 1930s and 40s.

9. Les _________ Whiteman ?

Answer: Paul

Les Paul was the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar, the 'Gibson Les Paul', which has become a favorite of rock musicians. Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) was the conductor of the 1924 premiere of George Gershwin's, 'Rhapsody in Blue'.

10. John ________ Miller ?

Answer: Glenn

In 1962, John Glenn piloted the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Glenn Miller (1904-1944) was known for his 'heavenly' music. Although he had hits with sentimental ballads, he is best remembered for his swinging, 'In the Mood' and 'Tuxedo Junction'.

Source: Author Ikabud

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