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John Pizzarelli's "Bossa Nova" Quiz

See how much you know about John Pizzarelli's acclaimed album "Bossa Nova". It's the popular jazz guitarist's 2004 tribute to the lush Brazilian sound.

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

Author
pizzifan

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
189,457

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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92

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Question 1 of 10

1. Pizzarelli's "Bossa Nova" was inspired by an album by Joao Gilberto called "Amoroso".

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. She may be tall and tan and young and lovely, but "The Girl From Ipanema" just doesn't...? Hint

read

speak

see

hear

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 2000, Pizzarelli recorded an album with Rosemary Clooney called "Brazil". Which of these songs does not appear on both "Brazil" and "Bossa Nova"? Hint

Corcovado

Desafinado

One Note Samba

Waters of March

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Question 4 of 10

4. Daniel Jobim, who appears on "Bossa Nova" and toured with John Pizzarelli in 2004, is what relation to Antonio Carlos Jobim? Hint

no relation; the last name is merely a coincidence

son

grandson

nephew

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which James Taylor song was retooled with a bossa nova beat for John Pizzarelli's 2004 album? Hint

Your Smiling Face

You've Got a Friend

Fire and Rain

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Drummer Paulinho Braga and pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano play on "Bossa Nova". Mariano is best known for his work with which Brazilian artist? Hint

Astrud Gilberto

Claudette Soares

Sylvia Telles

Elis Regina

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Question 7 of 10

7. Producer Russ Titelman is known for his work with many big name artists, but to date, has not worked with which of the following? Hint

Eric Clapton

Cyndi Lauper

Chaka Khan

Britney Spears

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Question 8 of 10

8. Flutes and strings on "Bossa Nova" were arranged by Don Sebesky, who has worked with John Pizzarelli on several of his previous albums, except for which one? Hint

Let's Share Christmas

Our Love is Here to Stay

John Pizzarelli Meets the Beatles

Let There Be Love

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the "Bossa Nova" tour in 2004, the John Pizzarelli Trio was permanently expanded into a quartet with the addition of which musician? Hint

Martin Pizzarelli on bass

Ray Kennedy on piano

Harry Allen on tenor sax

Tony Tedesco on drums

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Question 10 of 10

10. Before deciding on the name "Bossa Nova", the album's working title was "Return to Rio".

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pizzarelli's "Bossa Nova" was inspired by an album by Joao Gilberto called "Amoroso".

Answer: True

In his album's liner notes, John details how hearing a song on the radio from 1976's "Amoroso" sparked his passion for Brazilian music.

2. She may be tall and tan and young and lovely, but "The Girl From Ipanema" just doesn't...?

Answer: see

The lyric to the famous song by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and Norman Gimbel is: "and when she passes, I smile... but she doesn't see, she just doesn't see.".

3. In 2000, Pizzarelli recorded an album with Rosemary Clooney called "Brazil". Which of these songs does not appear on both "Brazil" and "Bossa Nova"?

Answer: Corcovado

Interestingly, all of these songs were written by the prolific Antonio Carlos Jobim, but "Corcovado" appears only on Clooney's album.

4. Daniel Jobim, who appears on "Bossa Nova" and toured with John Pizzarelli in 2004, is what relation to Antonio Carlos Jobim?

Answer: grandson

Jobim's grandson Daniel proudly continues his family's musical legacy as a respected vocalist and pianist with Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum.

5. Which James Taylor song was retooled with a bossa nova beat for John Pizzarelli's 2004 album?

Answer: Your Smiling Face

In recent years, John Pizzarelli has collaborated with James Taylor (one of his music idols) both in the recording studio and on stage.

6. Drummer Paulinho Braga and pianist Cesar Camargo Mariano play on "Bossa Nova". Mariano is best known for his work with which Brazilian artist?

Answer: Elis Regina

Mariano played on and produced several albums in the '70s for Elis Regina, a popular Brazilian singer widely know for her tempestuous reputation and enormous talent.

7. Producer Russ Titelman is known for his work with many big name artists, but to date, has not worked with which of the following?

Answer: Britney Spears

In his illustrious career, Titelman has worked with the likes of Clapton, Khan and Lauper, as well as Paul Simon, Keb Mo, The Bee Gees, Rickie Lee Jones and Jimmy Buffett.

8. Flutes and strings on "Bossa Nova" were arranged by Don Sebesky, who has worked with John Pizzarelli on several of his previous albums, except for which one?

Answer: Let There Be Love

Sebesky has contributed as a conductor and arranger on several Pizzarelli albums, but "Let There Be Love" (2001), featuring an intimate, romantic sound, is not one of them. Interestingly, Sebesky and Pizzarelli earned a Grammy nomination for their collaborative effort on "Our Love is Here To Stay" in 1998.

9. During the "Bossa Nova" tour in 2004, the John Pizzarelli Trio was permanently expanded into a quartet with the addition of which musician?

Answer: Tony Tedesco on drums

Drummer Tony Tedesco was added to round out the group's live concert sound. He joined Martin Pizzarelli and Ray Kennedy, who are both longtime trio members. Harry Allen played sax on the "Bossa Nova" album.

10. Before deciding on the name "Bossa Nova", the album's working title was "Return to Rio".

Answer: False

Before settling on the self-styled name, working titles for "Bossa Nova" included "Por Joao" as a tribute to the master of the genre, Joao Gilberto, and "Like a River" after a compliment made by Paulinho Braga about how naturally the album's music flowed.

Source: Author pizzifan

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