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Jazz On A Summer's Day Trivia Quiz

'Jazz On A Summer's Day' : about the 1958 documentary that's probably the best on jazz before Ken Burns'.

A multiple-choice quiz by tjoebigham. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
tjoebigham

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,725

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
398

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Question 1 of 10

1. What fashion photographer directed the film? Hint

Bert Stern

Horst

Richard Avedon

Cecil Beaton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was the film shot? Hint

Newport, R.I.

Chicago, Ill.

New Orleans, LA.

San Franscisco, Ca.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What other event took place at the same time as this festival? Hint

Little League playoffs

Nathan's hot dog contest

Soapbox Derby races

America's Cup races

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the blind pianist who was filmed?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the only rock n' roll singer to perform at the jazz festival. Hint

Jerry Lee Lewis

Chuck Berry

Little Richard

Buddy Holly

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who performed 'Sweet Georgia Brown' and 'Tea For Two' in the film? Hint

Billie Holliday

Ella Fitzgerald

Sarah Vaughn

Anita O'Day

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sang 'All Of Me' in the film? Hint

Dorothy Dandridge

Ethel Waters

Dinah Washington

Lena Horne

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the blues singer in this film?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who joined Louis Armstrong on 'Old Rocking Chair' in the film? Hint

Jack Teagarden

Jimmy Rushing

Gene Krupa

Bing Crosby

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the last artist seen in the film? Hint

Mahalia Jackson

Ella Fitzgerald

Sarah Vaughn

Nat King Cole

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What fashion photographer directed the film?

Answer: Bert Stern

This was Stern's first and only film. He's best known for his photos of Marilyn Monroe and advertising photos for Kubrick's 'Lolita'.

2. Where was the film shot?

Answer: Newport, R.I.

In the glory days of the old Newport jazz festivals. ('High Society' was set there)

3. What other event took place at the same time as this festival?

Answer: America's Cup races

The 'Grand Prix' of sailing. Who'd have thought that Australia would win the Cup for a while back then?

4. Who was the blind pianist who was filmed?

Answer: George Shearing

You expecting maybe Ray Charles?

5. Name the only rock n' roll singer to perform at the jazz festival.

Answer: Chuck Berry

Rock n' Roll was just beginning to gain a foothold in American pop culture when 'Jazz on a Summer Day" was filmed, and most rock performers sang in concerts of their own.

6. Who performed 'Sweet Georgia Brown' and 'Tea For Two' in the film?

Answer: Anita O'Day

O'Day first sang with Gene Krupa's band in the Forties. You should see her getup in the film if you ever see it!

7. Who sang 'All Of Me' in the film?

Answer: Dinah Washington

Best known for 'What A Difference A Day Made', Dinah never was finer. And she even joined in on the vibraphone!

8. Who was the blues singer in this film?

Answer: Big Maybelle

Man, could that fat lady wail!

9. Who joined Louis Armstrong on 'Old Rocking Chair' in the film?

Answer: Jack Teagarden

Teagarden, one of Satchmo's contemporaries, joined him on the Hoagy Carmichael standard. (He and Crosby teamed on 'High Society')

10. Who was the last artist seen in the film?

Answer: Mahalia Jackson

Her rendition of 'The Lord's Prayer' was unforgettable.

Source: Author tjoebigham

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