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Big Bands "B" Trivia Quiz

Here is another quiz in the big bands series. Let's go back a few years. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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steiny1

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4 mins

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Quiz #
155,385

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following was not a vocalist of the Charley Barnett Orchestra? Hint

Lena Horne

Doris Day

Fran Warren

Kay Starr

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Count Basie's theme song? Hint

In The Mood

Swing, Swing, Swing

Woodchoppers Ball

One O'clock Jump

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is not a Les Baxter hit? Hint

I Love Paris

April In Portugal

Blue Tango

April Love

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Question 4 of 10

4. Archie Bleyer was musical director for what show? Hint

Jack Parr

Your Show Of Shows

Arthur Godfrey

Milton Berle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Les Brown through his career had three theme songs- his early on theme, his later on theme, and his so-called out theme. Which of the following was not one of them? Hint

Dance Of The Blue Devils

Sentimental Journey

Leap Frog

Jolting Joe DiMaggio

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which orchestra did Earl Bostic not play for? Hint

Les Brown

Cab Calloway

Dean Redman

Lionel Hampton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Eubie Blake was noted for his musical talents on what instrument? Hint

Saxophone

Piano

Clarinet

Trumpet

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bix Beidebecke was a noted musician who played what instrument? Hint

Saxophone

Cornet

Clarinet

Trombone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is not a musical group? Hint

Ben Bernie and All The Little Lads

John Brooks and His Sharks Of Rythum

Perry Bradford and His Jazz Phools

Ace Brigode and His 14 Virginians

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Question 10 of 10

10. Frank Bettencourt was a noted player of what instrument? Hint

Trumpet

Guitar

Saxophone

Trombone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following was not a vocalist of the Charley Barnett Orchestra?

Answer: Doris Day

Other greats such as Doc Severison, Neil Hefti, and Frances Wayne were members of his band. Charlie always surrounded himself with inspiring young musicians. Nothing to do with music, but during his career he had at least ten wives.

2. What was Count Basie's theme song?

Answer: One O'clock Jump

The Count started playing piano with the Benny Moten band in Kansas City and took over after Morten's death. His real name was William, but he obtained the nickname "Count" in 1935.

3. Which is not a Les Baxter hit?

Answer: April Love

The others were million-seller instrumentals. He conducted other bands that had such singers as Nat King Cole, Bob Eberly, and Mel Torme. One of his first jobs was as musical arranger for Bob Hope.

4. Archie Bleyer was musical director for what show?

Answer: Arthur Godfrey

After his being musical director for Arthur he became head of Cadence Records. In the early years he also led his own orchestra at the Earl Carroll Club.

5. Les Brown through his career had three theme songs- his early on theme, his later on theme, and his so-called out theme. Which of the following was not one of them?

Answer: Jolting Joe DiMaggio

"Jolting Joe DiMaggio" was his first big hit, but not his theme song. His later theme song, "Sentimental Journey", recorded by Doris Day, remained number one for 16 weeks and remained on "Your Hit Parade" for months.

6. Which orchestra did Earl Bostic not play for?

Answer: Les Brown

He, along with being a top alto sax stylist, was also an arranger, turning out successful music for Louis Prima, Lionel Hampton, and Jack Teagarden. He died in 1965 from a heart attack.

7. Eubie Blake was noted for his musical talents on what instrument?

Answer: Piano

He was a jazz giant known for his ragtime piano and composing. He performed live on TV celebrating his 100th birthday. He is also depicted on a stamp in the Jazz Legends series.

8. Bix Beidebecke was a noted musician who played what instrument?

Answer: Cornet

According to one writer, "handing him a cornet was like giving a paint brush to Picasso". He died at the age of 28. His career as a jazz cornetist spanned only ten years.

9. Which is not a musical group?

Answer: John Brooks and His Sharks Of Rythum

Sharkey Bonano had the Sharks. Ace Brigode's theme song was "Carry Me Back To Old Virginia". Perry Bradford got his start as a jazz pianist in the Jimmy Johnson Orchestra, and Ben Bernie was known for his saying "Yowsah, Yowsah" at the beginning of his performances.

10. Frank Bettencourt was a noted player of what instrument?

Answer: Trombone

He was the "house" band in such places as the "Boulevard Room" of the Conrad Hilton in Chicago and the "Roseland Dance City Ballroom" in New York City. He spent twenty years with the Jan Garber Orchestra.

Source: Author steiny1

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