History of Jazz – Hammond B3 Organ with Wil Blades

Wil Blades was 26 when this video was made in 2006. How old is he now (2020)?

• 50

• 30

• 26

• 40

How did Wil learn to play the organ?

• In school

• Self-taught and on gigs

• Private teacher

• Online

What parts of music can a Hammond B-3 Organ performer make?

• Left hand – bass (or chords)

• Right hand – lead, chords, drawbars (change the sound)

• Foot pedals – bassline

• All of the above

“Wild” Bill Davis tried to emulate what on the organ?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Big Band

• Jazz Combo

Jimmy Smith (organ) performed in what style of jazz?

• Swing

• New Orleans

• Cool

• Bebop

How much does the whole Hammond B-3 Organ weigh?

• 525 pounds

• 1025 pounds

• 425 pounds

• 225 pounds

How many rows of keys does the Hammond B-3 Organ have?

• 1 rows on top with 1 row of bass pedals

• 2 rows on top with 1 row of bass pedals

• 3 rows on top with 1 row of bass pedals

• 4 rows on top with 1 row of bass pedals