Early Jazz Music

Which three cultures contributed the most to New Orleans' rich musical culture?

• African

• European

• Spanish

• Caribbean

Where did jazz originate?

• Los Angeles, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• New York City, New York
• New Orleans, Louisiana

The very first "jazz" song ever recorded was made by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band. True or False?

• True

• False

Which artist/band was the first to record the first official jazz record?

• King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band

• Louis Armstrong

• The Original Dixieland Jass Band
• Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Why was the musical "Shuffle Along" significant?

• It featured the first all-female cast in a Broadway show
• It was the first musical to incorporate hip-hop music
• It was an all-black Broadway musical that shattered stereotypes

• It was the longest running musical in Broadway history

Which of these is not one of the 3 early jazz forms we discussed in class?

• Hot

• Swing

• Latin

• Sweet

Bands such as the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band were known for playing (a)   jazz.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of "Hot Jazz"?

• Upbeat tempo

• Syncopated rhythm

• Collective improvisation

• Diverse percussion section

This artist/band aimed to bring jazz to a wider audience while distancing it from its New Orleans origins. They had an average of 10+ top ten records annually for 14 years.

• Louis Armstrong

• Paul Whiteman

• King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band

• Original Dixieland Jass Band

Which of these characteristics helps us identify "Latin Jazz"?

• Classical European melodies and harmonies

• Heavy metal guitar riffs and drum solos

• Electronic dance beats and synthesizers

• A diverse percussion section