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Quiz about A Review of the History of Jazz

A Review of the History of Jazz Quiz

Here are ten questions that relate to the history of jazz. Please enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bartok1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Bartok1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,461

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
548

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the person from New Orleans who claimed to be the father of Jazz music? Hint

Jelly Roll Morton

Louis Armstrong

Bix Beiderbecke

Charlie Parker

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Jazz referred to, before it was known as "Jazz"? Hint

Pop

Jass

Dixieland

Reggae

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Question 3 of 10

3. What city became known as the "Second City" of jazz? Hint

New York, NY

Chicago, IL

Seattle, WA

Kansas City, MO

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what club did Jo "King" Oliver play after he left New Orleans? Hint

Minton's Playhouse

Bourbon Street

The Ritz

Lincoln Gardens

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Jo "King" Oliver call to join his band? Hint

Louis Armstong

Red Garland

Eubie Blake

Kid Ory

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Louis Armstrong's nickname? Hint

Bird

The Duke

The Prez

Satchmo

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Question 7 of 10

7. For what band did Lester Young play? Hint

Benny Goodman

Duke Ellington

Count Basie

Claude Thornhill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first band leader of the band that eventually became known as the Count Basie Orchestra? Hint

Fletcher Henderson

Benny Moten

Paul Whiteman

Louis Armstrong

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Question 9 of 10

9. Duke Ellington grew up in a poor New York City ghetto.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was one of Duke Ellington's first bands? Hint

The Senators

New York Newbies

The Jazz Masters

The Washingtonians

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the person from New Orleans who claimed to be the father of Jazz music?

Answer: Jelly Roll Morton

He walked into a New York publishing house in the 1940's and pronounced his legacy from the middle of the room!

2. What was Jazz referred to, before it was known as "Jazz"?

Answer: Jass

This word is derived from slang used at the time.

3. What city became known as the "Second City" of jazz?

Answer: Chicago, IL

During the late teens, a great migration North from the deep South occurred because people wanted out of the agricultural industry. Up North, they had a chance of finding a more desirable factory job.

4. In what club did Jo "King" Oliver play after he left New Orleans?

Answer: Lincoln Gardens

The Lincoln Gardens club was located in Chicago's South End.

5. Who did Jo "King" Oliver call to join his band?

Answer: Louis Armstong

After calling him up, Louis only stayed in his band for a short time before going out on his own.

6. What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?

Answer: Satchmo

Satchmo is short for "Satchel-mouth", referring to Louis Armstrong's large mouth.

7. For what band did Lester Young play?

Answer: Count Basie

Lester Young played his saxophone at an unusual angle. It almost looked like he held it like a flute.

8. Who was the first band leader of the band that eventually became known as the Count Basie Orchestra?

Answer: Benny Moten

Basie played piano for Moten's big band after he was stranded in Kansas City when the travelling vaudeville show he was touring with broke up.

9. Duke Ellington grew up in a poor New York City ghetto.

Answer: False

Actually, he grew up in a middle class area of Washington, D.C.

10. What was one of Duke Ellington's first bands?

Answer: The Washingtonians

While in the Washingtonians, Duke met the man who would be his long time drummer, Sonny Greer.

Source: Author Bartok1

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