New York and More

New York City's subway system has more than 20 different lines named by either a letter or a number.

Gershwin was asked to compose "Rhapsody in Blue" by this popular band leader.

Which member of Benny Goodman's family never learned to speak English.

Lionel Hampton played the xylophone and marimbas in the Benny Goodman quartet.

"An American in Paris" is a musical piece describing an American's experience in the UK.

Gershwin's song "I Got Rhythm" was introduced by popular American vocalist Ethel Merman.

George Gershwin wrote "Rhapsody in Blue" to combine classical music with this popular style of music.

Al Jolson performed Gershwin's song "Swanee" in the musical "Sinbad."

George Gershiwin composes his music using the clarinet.

Benny Goodman was the first jazz musician to perform at the Metropolitan Opera.

Which Jewish American songwriter wrote the hit song "Natural Woman" for R&B Soul star Aretha Franklin?

The epicenter of jazz in New York during the 1930s was the club CBGB's.

Benny Goodman needed more music to fill the hours of time he was expected to play for "Let's Dance."

George Gershwin wrote many songs with his brother Ira.

Which performance would never be seen on stage during the days of vaudeville?

George Gershwin was a Tin Pan Alley song writer.

Benny Goodman's father was killed in what type of accident.

George Gershwin died from complications with:

Many big bands lost musicians because of the army draft during World War II.

Which musician was "not" a jazz Be Bop player?

This jazz great performed in the night clubs of Harlem.

George Gershwin wrote all of these songs except:

New York is considered the "City That Never Stops."

He recorded the song "New York, New York".

Benny Goodman won the chance to play on "Let's Dance" by how many votes?

Tin Pan Alley was a location for music composers and publishers during the early 20th century.

Benny Goodman's first cross country tour was a huge success.

He was the musician who composed the arrangements for Benny Goodman's band.

What did George Gershwin called his musical "Porgy & Bess"?

He was Benny Goodman's drummer.

The famous Birdland nightclub was named after this famous saxophone player.

Benny Goodman's father often went to watch him perform.

Benny Goodman plays what instrument?

Benny Goodman was hired by Ben Pollock when he was only this age.

"Let's Dance" was the first 2 hour continuous radio music program.

Folk singer Bob Dylan got his start in the tiny clubs of Greenwich Village.

George Gershwin's opera "Porgy & Bess" had an all "African-American" cast.

Benny Goodman became America's most popular musician after a performance at this Los Angeles ballroom.

George Gershwin was a very good skateboarder

He was considered the "King of Swing."