Benny Goodman and His Quartet

Kevin introduces an at-home storytime featuring the book 'Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson' to promote an upcoming exhibit on James E. Ransom's art. The story highlights the early lives, musical influences, and dedication of Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson, leading to their collaboration and the formation of the Benny Goodman Trio. The video concludes with an invitation to visit the exhibit showcasing Ransom's artwork.

Who is the author of the book 'Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson'?

• CFP Foundation

• Lisa Kline Ransome

• James E. Ransome

• Kevin

In which city did Benny Goodman grow up?

• New York

• Chicago

• Tuskegee

• Detroit

What instrument did Benny Goodman play?

• Drums

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Piano

Which college did Teddy Wilson attend?

• Yale

• Harvard

• Tuskegee College

• Princeton

What was the name of the ballroom where Teddy Wilson experienced live jazz in Detroit?

• Rendezvous Cafe

• Congress Hotel

• Graystone Ballroom

• Midway Gardens

Who was the drummer in the Benny Goodman Trio?

• Louis Armstrong

• Art Tatum

• Lionel Hampton

• Gene Krupa

Why did the Benny Goodman Trio initially perform without Teddy Wilson in front of audiences?

• Teddy was not part of the original trio

• They preferred a different pianist

• Audiences weren't ready for a racially integrated band

• Teddy was unavailable

What was the name of the hotel where the Benny Goodman Quartet performed in 1936?

• Rendezvous Cafe

• Midway Gardens

• Graystone Ballroom

• Congress Hotel

Who played the vibraphone in the Benny Goodman Quartet?

• Gene Krupa

• Lionel Hampton

• Art Tatum

• Louis Armstrong

What style of music did the Benny Goodman Quartet popularize?

• Rock

• Blues

• Classical

• Swing