Jazz Moments in History

Where did Mr. Bowden grow up?

What did you think of music class?

Mary Lou Williams was given this nickname:

What was William Basie's nickname?

What inspires Ms. Michele to buy treats for the class?

What is the Banana Boat song about?

I was a drummer, bandleader, and mentor. Young musicians who were in my band were called the Jazz Messengers. Who am I?

I grew up in Pittsburg and was called, "The Little Piano Girl." Who am I?

What instrument did Ms. Michele study in music school?

Which other instruments does Ms. Michele like to play?

Horace Silver claimed that Louis Armstrong transmitted a tune to him. What does transmitted mean?

Which state is the birthplace of the blues?

Which music is suitable for dancing?

Which jazz has a laid-back tempo?

Which Miles Davis's album is the top-selling Jazz album of all time?

My nickname is Satchmo. What is my real name?

What does IMPROVISATION mean in MUSIC?

Where was Thelonious Monk the house pianist?

Why did Miles Davis come to New York City?

Who gave Lester Young the nickname PRES?

I played the bass and was a band leader. I wrote a protest song called, "Fables of Faubus" Who am I?

How did Charlie Parker get the nickname Bird?

Why did people call him Dizzy?

I wrote a song to protest apartheid in South Africa called, "Freedom Now Suite." Who am I?

What is Mr. Bowden's primary instrument?

Which describes the blues?

I am known as the "Ambassador of Jazz!" Who am I?

Who sang The Banana Boat Song called Day-O? Who am I?

Why was Thelonious Monk banned from performing at the Apollo?

I am known as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz." Who am I?

Mr. Bowden went to a High School named after a famous musician. What was their name?

What music element is heard in most African music, spirituals, and work songs?

Which kind of music has up to 17 musicians performing together?

I sang Mississippi Goddamn. I refused to sing if my parents weren't allowed to sit in the front row. Who am I?

My cheeks were puffy when I played my trumpet. Who am I?

Who is one of Mr. Bowden's favorite musicians?

What was Charlie Parker's nickname?

What instrument did Duke Ellington play?

Which type of jazz has complex melodies and is hard to dance to?

I wrote the song "Alabama" to protest the bombing at a church that killed 4 little girls. Who am I?