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1. Arguably, the most influential person to the upstart of jazz music is Louis Armstrong. He played cornet, trumpet and sang with many bands over his career. His large mouth warranted the nickname he was best known by. What was it?
2. He was a jazz giant in the world of be-bop, hard bop and free jazz. John Coltrane is among the greatest tenor sax players to ever live, having played with countless other prominent jazz musicians. His footprint in jazz history is indelible. He was even canonized by the African Orthodox Church! What was his nickname?
3. This alto sax player gained notoriety with his popular music hit "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," in the '60s, however Julian Adderley had collaborated with many jazz legends, including Miles Davis, where he refined his sound in the electric jazz and avant-garde styles. What was his explosive nickname?
4. This man nicknamed 'The Velvet Fog' had a very recognizable voice and received this nickname because of it. He was a child prodigy, singing with orchestras at the age of 4. He was also a close friend with Buddy Rich. He had a lounge show in Las Vegas for many years. Who is this man?
5. Lester Young named this jazz singer and songwriter 'Lady Day'. Her vocal styling and phrasing influenced many musicians. Although her career was cut short, she had worked with the likes of Count Basie, Artie Shaw, and many others. Who is she?
6. Frank Sinatra needs no introduction. His career began as a singer with the Dorsey Orchestra. He released his first solo album by 1946, but his career stalled in the '50s until he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "From Here to Eternity". Though he never directly participated in politics, his nickname might suggest he did. What was it?
7. Leon Beiderbecke was a jazz pianist and cornetist around the same time as Louis Armstrong. His soloing ability was before its time. He played with crystal tone and his improvisation style was said to foreshadow 'Cool Jazz'. What was his nickname?
8. Art Blakey was an amazing drummer. He played with some of the greatest musicians, such as Clifford Brown, Wynton Marsalis, Horace Silver, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and so on. His best known works came from his jazz combo, "Jazz Messengers". He was sometimes referred to by which nickname?
9. With a nickname suited for royalty, this piano player helped formalize the set up for the modern swing band. He added another tenor sax, making two, and standardized the instrumentation in his big band. He can also be seen playing "April in Paris" on piano in "Blazing Saddles". Who is this person?
10. One could say this trumpet player's nickname is somewhat dazing. He was was a showman for sure and was prominent in progressing the be-bop era. Remember kids, don't puff out your cheeks when you are learning to play trumpet... (Obviously, he didn't listen). Who is this jazz giant?
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