Jazz and Music History Quiz

According to Rick Kennedy, what was a common image in nineteenth-century advertising literature?

• A woman seated at the piano playing sentimental classics

• A man playing the violin

• A child singing in a choir

• A couple dancing in a ballroom

What did African Americans contribute to Hoosier jazz?

• Classical compositions

• Choral compositions

• Syncopated rhythms and a bluesy tone

• Opera and symphony

What was a significant cultural impact of Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis?

• It was known for its classical music concerts.

• It was a hotspot for African American jazz and ragtime music.

• It was famous for its opera performances.

• It was a center for country music.

Who was a notable musician associated with Indiana Avenue?

• Louis Armstrong

• Hoagy Carmichael

• Duke Ellington

• Benny Goodman

What was the significance of the Cotton Club on Indiana Avenue?

• It was a famous restaurant.

• It was a popular jazz club.

• It was a theater for plays.

• It was a dance hall.

Who was captured performing at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Club in the 1940s or 1950s?

• Louis Armstrong

• Willis Dyer and Buddy Parker

• Duke Ellington

• Miles Davis

What instrument did Willis Dyer play?

• Saxophone

• Trumpet

• Electric organ

• Piano

What was David Baker's role at Indiana University?

• Student

• Professor of music

• Jazz club owner

• Orchestra conductor

What did David Baker earn firsthand by playing in jam sessions?

• Classical training

• Jazz education

• Rock experience

• Country music skills

What was a significant factor in the decline of Indiana Avenue in the 1980s?

• Natural disasters

• Economic forces and cultural change

• Technological advancements

• Political decisions