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Some MORE Great Jazz Artists Trivia Quiz

Here are some more questions about a few of your favorite jazz musicians! If you love jazz, read on . . .

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

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wmshipman

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222,662

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'Round About Midnight is well-known as the debut album this famous trumpeter recorded with his first famous quintet, including John Coltrane. Who is this jazz genius? Hint

Miles Davis

Clifford Brown

Freddie Hubbard

Charlie Parker

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Question 2 of 10

2. This trio has recorded a vast amount of funky jazz since their 1992 debut -- Notes From The Underground -- including backing up guitarist John Scofield on his "A Go Go" release. Who are they? Hint

The Yellowjackets

Medeski, Martin & Wood

Dewey, Cheatham & Howe

Ellis, Shipman & Roeseler

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Question 3 of 10

3. What organ player was so well-known in the soul-jazz fanbase that he became better known by his nickname of "Groove" than by his real name? Hint

Jack McDuff

Richard Holmes

Eddie Louiss

Lonnie Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. A fairly well-known ambassador for jazz, this pianist was a regular on CBS' "Sunday Morning" show for years in addition to being a virtuosic performer. Who is he? Hint

Walter Bishop Jr.

Jim McNeely

Billy Taylor

Keith Ingham

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Texan liked to swing, and did so first with Jimmy Dorsey, before recording some great stuff with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. Who is this guitar player, who recorded Nothing But The Blues? Hint

Zack Whyte

Kenny Burrell

Herb Ellis

Stuff Smith

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Question 6 of 10

6. This individual may be the most talented jazz bassist of all time. Born in Arizona, this cat changed 20th century music with albums like Oh Yeah and Pithecanthropus Erectus, among others. Ah, um, it is . . . Hint

Percy Heath

Paul Chambers

Charles Mingus

Oscar Pettiford

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Question 7 of 10

7. While many thought this man would be the next great musician of the be-bop era, in part due to his ability to abstain from the addiction to drugs and alcohol that besieged many of his colleagues, this artist died an untimely death in a car accident. What gifted trumpet player died in an auto accident in June 1956? Hint

Clifford Brown

Miles Davis

Freddie Webster

Chet Baker

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Question 8 of 10

8. After leaving Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, this saxophonist composed and recorded a number of tracks with Miles Davis. Who is this sax player who left his "footprints" among the jazz giants? Hint

Wayne Shorter

Steve Lacy

Ronnie Laws

Stanley Turrentine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born in Cleveland, this composer has been inextricably linked with the bop era. Writing for artists ranging from Count Basie to Dizzy Gillespie, this composer worked with Miles Davis in 1949 before sliding into drug worries and, ultimately, prison in 1959. Who was this man, composer of "If You Could See Me Now" and "On A Misty Night?" Hint

James Moody

Louis Armstrong

Hazel Scott

Tadd Dameron

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Question 10 of 10

10. When one thinks of jazz trombone, in the post-Glenn Miller era, one thinks of this man. His versions of Misterioso and Laura are famous, and his composition, Blue Trombone, has been recorded by others. Who is this master of the slide? Hint

Turk Murphy

Kai Winding

J. J. Johnson

Glenn Ferris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Round About Midnight is well-known as the debut album this famous trumpeter recorded with his first famous quintet, including John Coltrane. Who is this jazz genius?

Answer: Miles Davis

Miles recorded this album in 1956, with Coltrane, Red Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and "Philly" Joe Jones (drums). I am a huge Paul Chambers fan, and I love this album. In his most famous recording, Kind of Blue, Davis kept some of this group, while replacing others. Paul Chambers, who I consider the greatest jazz bassist of all time, kept his post as Miles' bassist.

But James ("Jimmy") Cobb plays drums on that album, replacing Jones. Davis replaced Red Garland with Bill Evans on most of the tracks, with Wyn Kelly playing on "Freddie Freeloader". Julian "Cannonball" Adderley plays some amazing stuff on "Blue In Green" on that album. Also, while Hubbard and Brown were brilliant trumpeters, Parker was a saxophonist.

2. This trio has recorded a vast amount of funky jazz since their 1992 debut -- Notes From The Underground -- including backing up guitarist John Scofield on his "A Go Go" release. Who are they?

Answer: Medeski, Martin & Wood

I'm a big fan of their Friday Afternoon In The Universe album, though I concede that I much prefer their acoustic sound on Notes, such as "Hermeto's Daydream" and "Otis."

3. What organ player was so well-known in the soul-jazz fanbase that he became better known by his nickname of "Groove" than by his real name?

Answer: Richard Holmes

While these other players are renowned for their organ prowess, only Richard Holmes became better known as "Groove" Holmes. He recorded some great albums: I recommend After Hours with Joe Pass on guitar and Soul Message with Gene Edwards on guitar. Good stuff.

4. A fairly well-known ambassador for jazz, this pianist was a regular on CBS' "Sunday Morning" show for years in addition to being a virtuosic performer. Who is he?

Answer: Billy Taylor

I have a special soft spot for Billy Taylor due to his long-time association with Virginia State University (his alma mater), which is in my hometown of Petersburg, VA.

Answer: Herb Ellis

He made magic on Nothing But The Blues with Stan Getz (sax), Ray Brown (bass), Dizzie Gillespie (tr), and others. Man, what a great album.

Answer: Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus is undoubtedly one of the greatest jazz bassists of all time. He was also a harsh taskmaster, using his impressive size (and talent) to overwhelm musician he considered inferior. Mingus Ah Um is one of my favorite albums, with him in the lead role. However, he also played (well) with such other luminaries as Tal Farlow, Charlie Parker and Duke Ellington.

Answer: Clifford Brown

From what I can tell, Clifford Brown may well have changed the face of jazz if he had lived long enough. Man, what a great trumpet player. His first recordings were made in 1952, and his last recordings were made at an impromptu jam session in Philly only hours before his death in June 1956. He is missed.

8. After leaving Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, this saxophonist composed and recorded a number of tracks with Miles Davis. Who is this sax player who left his "footprints" among the jazz giants?

Answer: Wayne Shorter

Wayne Shorter's Footprints Live! opened my eyes to a whole new shade of jazz, and his compositions for the Miles Davis group became among the groups' most famous -- including "ESP," "Sanctuary" and "Nefertiti."

Answer: Tadd Dameron

Tadd Dameron was born in Ohio in 1917, and had a genius for jazz arrangements. He worked with some of the greatest jazz minds of all time, including: Miles Davis, Artie Shaw, Clifford Brown, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and Billy Eckstine. Though his life was curtailed at an early age by cancer in 1965, he is well remembered for his work with Miles Davis at the Paris Jazz Festival in 1949.

Answer: J. J. Johnson

J.J. Johnson recorded some amazing stuff as a trombonist. Kai Winding, Wayne Henderson and others are also great slide players, but J.J. stands alone for some reason. His version of Laura is one of my all-time favorites. What a gem. If you are an Ellington fan, please also check out his rendition of Satin Doll -- it is one of my favorites.

Source: Author wmshipman

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