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Quiz about Jazz Guitar Legends Kenny Burrell
Quiz about Jazz Guitar Legends Kenny Burrell

Jazz Guitar Legends: Kenny Burrell Quiz


This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell.

A multiple-choice quiz by wmshipman. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
wmshipman
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
178,802
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Jazz giant Kenny Burrell was born on July 31, 1931 in which city? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Although Kenny went on to jazz stardom, and a career as a professor, he began his studies attending which university? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Kenny Burrell got his first BIG break in 1951, recording with what famous jazz musician? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1958 Burrell recorded an amazing album with an up-and-coming young jazz saxophonist. The recording is now seen as a milestone in both of their careers. Who was the saxophonist? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Burrell recorded a number of great albums, including "The Sermon", "Back at the Chicken Shack" and "Blue Bash", with what famous jazz organist? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What album, recorded on April 21 1967, is considered by many to be Burrell's greatest album? It includes his famous "Chitlins Con Carne." Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A Kenny Burrell composition, performed by Dee Dee Bridgewater, won a grammy in 1998. What was the song? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Kenny Burrell's sound is appreciated by all sorts of folks. What famous rock guitarist said, "Kenny Burrell. That's the sound I'm looking for." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. While still a practicing jazz musician as of May 2004, Kenny Burrell is also a professor of music at which university? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Kenny Burrell is also well known as the favorite guitarist of what famous jazz composer, who he never had a chance to play guitar with? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Jazz giant Kenny Burrell was born on July 31, 1931 in which city?

Answer: Detroit

Born and raised in the Motor City, Burrell launched his jazz career in Detroit-area nightclubs. However, he didn't really become well-known until he moved to New York City.
2. Although Kenny went on to jazz stardom, and a career as a professor, he began his studies attending which university?

Answer: Wayne State

Kenny got his bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State in his home state of Michigan. He attended only morning classes so he could play at gigs in the evenings. I threw William & Mary in because I listend to a lot of Burrell albums there while I was an undergraduate.
3. Kenny Burrell got his first BIG break in 1951, recording with what famous jazz musician?

Answer: Dizzy Gillespie

Dizzy later called Kenny "the grand master of jazz guitar."
4. In 1958 Burrell recorded an amazing album with an up-and-coming young jazz saxophonist. The recording is now seen as a milestone in both of their careers. Who was the saxophonist?

Answer: John Coltrane

Titled "Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane", this album is famous for hinting at where Coltrane was headed musically. Also, it is one of the few albums where Coltrane headlined with a guitarist. Burrell also recorded great albums with all of the other saxophonists listed here.
5. Burrell recorded a number of great albums, including "The Sermon", "Back at the Chicken Shack" and "Blue Bash", with what famous jazz organist?

Answer: Jimmy Smith

While he plays guitar on all of these albums, Burrell only gets headlining credit on "Blue Bash" which includes a smoking rendition of "Fever".
6. What album, recorded on April 21 1967, is considered by many to be Burrell's greatest album? It includes his famous "Chitlins Con Carne."

Answer: Midnight Blue

"Midnight Blue" is thought by many to be his masterpiece. While I prefer his earlier recordings myself, it is a great album. Stevie Ray Vaughn later covered "Chitlins Con Carne" on his "The Sky Is Crying" album.
7. A Kenny Burrell composition, performed by Dee Dee Bridgewater, won a grammy in 1998. What was the song?

Answer: Dear Ella

"Soul Lament" and "Wavy Gravy" are Burrell compositions he recorded himself on "Midnight Blue", while "Lyresto" can be found on "Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane".
8. Kenny Burrell's sound is appreciated by all sorts of folks. What famous rock guitarist said, "Kenny Burrell. That's the sound I'm looking for."

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Hendrix ended up creating his own unique sound and obviously became a guitar icon in his own right. Another guitar legend, B.B. King, once said "Kenny Burrell is overall the greatest guitarist in the world, and he's my favorite."
9. While still a practicing jazz musician as of May 2004, Kenny Burrell is also a professor of music at which university?

Answer: UCLA

Professor Burrell has taught at UCLA for over twenty years, and is the director of jazz studies in the school's Department of Ethnomusicology.
10. Kenny Burrell is also well known as the favorite guitarist of what famous jazz composer, who he never had a chance to play guitar with?

Answer: Duke Ellington

Kenny Burrell teaches a course at UCLA focusing solely on Duke Ellington's music, and released two sets of critically acclaimed Ellington tribute albums in the 1970s -- "Ellington Is Forever", Vols. 1 and 2.
Source: Author wmshipman

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