Quiz on Jazz and Country Music Legends

What was Ella Fitzgerald's nickname?

• The Queen of Jazz

• The First Lady of Song

• The Duchess of Swing

• The Jazz Princess

How many Grammys did Ella Fitzgerald win?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 8

At what age did Nat King Cole start playing the piano?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which of the following is a song by Nat King Cole?

• Smile

• Unforgettable

• Moonlight Serenade

• Georgia on My Mind

How many number 1 hit records did Bing Crosby have?

• 41

• 25

• 36

• 39

What are the other names for Country Music?

• Blues and Jazz

• Hillbilly music, Country and Western

• Rock and Roll

• Folk and Bluegrass

What was the unique feature of Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet?

• It had a double bell.

• It was made of a special metal.

• It had an upturned bell.

• It had extra valves.

What did Dizzy Gillespie contribute to jazz music?

• He introduced electronic instruments to jazz.

• He brought Latin music elements to jazz.

• He combined jazz with classical music.

• He created the first jazz music school.

How many children was Dizzy Gillespie one of?

• Nine

• Seven

• Ten

• Eight

What genre of music and entertainment helped to grow the popularity of the cowboy image in the 30's and 40's?

• Rock music and radio shows

• Jazz music and stage plays

• Cowboy movies and TV shows

• Classical music and operas