Jazz Music Quiz 1B

Listening example 1: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Thenonious Monk

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker

Listening example 2: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Thenonious Monk

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker

Listening example 3: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Thenonious Monk

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker

Listening example 4: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Thenonious Monk

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker

What was Duke Ellington's nickname?

• The Mad Monk

• Sir Duke

• The High Priest of Bebop

• The First Lady of Song

Which of the following songs is associated with Thelonious Monk?

• Take the A Train

• Mood Indigo

• Round Midnight

• Flying Home

What is a distinctive feature of Thelonious Monk's piano playing?

• Use of complex chord progressions

• Dramatic use of switched key releases and hesitations

• Fast tempo and swing rhythm

• Incorporation of classical music elements

Ella Fitzgerald was known for being a:

• Pianist

• Composer

• Vocalist

• Jazz Musician

Which song is not one of Ella Fitzgerald's best three songs listed?

• A-Tisket, A-Tasket

• It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

• Flying Home

• Satin doll

What is Billie Holiday's nickname?

• Lady Day

• Sassy

• The Divine One

• None of the above