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1
When Louis split from King Oliver, which top African band did Louis join as a trumpet player in New York?
Benny Goodman Orchestra
Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
Hot 5s and Hot 7s
Paul Whiteman Orchestra
2
Why was Whiteman's orchestra called "symphonic jazz'?
Lots of improvisation and swing
Increased use of soloists
He had some of the best players
Complex, intricate arrangements that did not swing with hardly any impro
3
Where became the focal point of jazz in the 1920s?
Chicago
New Orleans
Mississippi
New York
4
Fletcher Henderson served as a musical director for which famous singer?
Ethel Waters
Ethel Bruce
Ethel Merman
Ethel Street
5
Who was the "Father of Jazz Piano" who was the first to add the 'Spanish Tinge' to his pieces?
Fats Waller
Jelly Roll Morton
Scott Joplin
James P Johnson
6
The Hot 5s and Hot 7s served as a showcase for Jelly Roll Morton's arranging talents
False
True
7
What is Tin Pan Alley?
A recording studio
A broadcasting agency
A collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters
A collection of recording artists
8
Who pioneered the use of mutes?
King Oliver
Jelly Roll Morton
Louis Armstrong
Bix Beiderbecke
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Who was a mentor to Louis Armstrong?
Kid Ory
Duke Ellington
King Oliver
Count Basie
10
What were some of the key features of Tin Roof Blues?
Homophonic writing in frontline vs 4
Prominent marching drum part
Trombone pitch bends and tailgate style
Low clarino
11
Who was one of the most popular band leaders of the 1920s?
King Oliver
Fletcher Henderson
Paul Whiteman
Kid Ory
12
With the size of the band growing, what was the emphasis now placed on?
Arranging
Improvisation
Soloists
Harmony
13
Why was Whiteman so important?
He gave jazz importance on a classical concert stage
Jazz inspired harmony and melodies
He showcased the techniques of his players
Unsegregated band
14
Fletcher Henderson wrote arrangements for Benny Goodman in 1935
False
True
15
Who was the pioneer and master of the soprano saxophone?
Baby Dodds
Johnny Dodds
Kid Ory
Sidney Bechet
16
What were the typical frontline instruments in early jazz?
Flute, violin, clarinet
Cornet, trombone, clarinet
Cornet, piano, guitar
Violin, saxophone, trumpet
17
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Fives and Sevens recorded some of the most famous and influential music in 1925 in Chicago
False
True
18
With whom did Fletcher Henderson record?
Columbia
Black Swan
Verve
Gennet
19
The cornet generally played and embellished the melody in the middle register
True
False
20
In which year was Tin Roof Blues recorded and for which record company?
1917, Columbia
1917, Gennett
1918, Decca
1918, Verve
21
When did Storyville close?
1916
1917
1918
1919
