jazz
Which musician fits the following description?A co-founder of the Jazz Messengers, he was a dynamic hard bop drummer and bandleader. He developed the hard bop drumming tendencies of drumming loudly and with greater activity. Select one: Milt Jackson Art Blakey Paul Desmond Dave Brubeck
Art Blakey
"Mambo Influenciado" is a Latin-infused: Select one: Example of cool jazz 12-bar form Example of assimilated bebop style Free-style Afro-Cuban jazz
12-bar form
According to the text, John Coltrane's "Alabama" was his response to: Select one: A church bombing that killed 4 children The beauty and wonder of his home state Political corruption during the 1950s Mary Lou Williams' Zodiac Suite
A church bombing that killed 4 children
What solo bridges "Steps" to "What Was" in Chick Coreas "Steps-What Was? Select one: A bass solo A trumpet solo A drum solo A piano solo
A drum solo
The term "multiphonics" refers to: Select one: Any of a number of devices designed to alter the sound of an instrument. A particular arrangement of the notes in a chord. A technique by which two or more tones are produced from an instrument that is designed to produce one note at a time. A type of scale, such as from D to D on the keyboard.
A technique by which two or more tones are produced from an instrument that is designed to produce one note at a time.
What is the form of Miles Davis' "Well you Needn't"? Select one: ABBA ABAB AABB AABA
AABA
Which of the following combines hip-hop and funk? Select one: Free jazz Smooth jazz Afro-Cuban jazz Acid jazz
Acid Jazz
According to the text, Miles Davis was on the cutting edge of several jazz movements. However, he was NOT associated with: Select one: Afro-Cuban Jazz Cool Jazz Jazz-Rock Fusion Modal Jazz
Afro-Cuban Jazz
Which of the following were members of Return to Forever? Select one: Wayne Shorter and Joe Zawinul Airto Moreira and Flora Purim John McLaughlin and Jerry Goodman Herbie Hancock and Pat Metheny
Airto Moreira and Flora Purim
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Known for the responsive, atonal, collaborative improvisation on his record Spiritual Unity, he led a trio that included Gary Peacock and Sunny Murray. Select one: Albert Ayler Ornette Coleman Herbie Hancock Cecil Taylor
Albert Ayler
Which of the following musicians fits this description? A MacArthur Fellow, he incorporates European and African influences in his music. His record For Alto was the first full-length album for his instrument. Select one: David Murray John Zorn Anthony Braxton Roscoe Mitchell
Anthony Braxton
The group Irakere was made up of Chucho Valdes, Paquito D'Rivera, and __________ Select one: Michael Brecker Tito Puente Mongo Santamaria Arturo Sandoval
Arturo Sandoval
Which of the following musicians fits this description?A member of the Miles Davis 1959 Sextet, he went on to form his own trio, consisting of Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian. Select one: Jimmy Cobb Cannonball Adderley Bill Evans John Coltrane
Bill Evans
Which of the following musicians fits this description?One of the two leading bebop pianists who pared down the left-hand activity and adopted the bebop horn style to create a linear bop style of piano. His trio recorded Gillespie's "Night In Tunisia." Select one: Bud Powell Thelonious Monk Horace Silver Gil Evans
Bud Powell
Which musician fits the following description?In 1958, this alto saxophonist joined Miles Davis, expanding the quintet to a sextet. He had such a full, deep tone that listeners mistakenly thought they were hearing tenor saxophone when he played. Select one: Oscar Peterson Cannonball Adderley Milt Jackson Stan Getz
Cannonball Adderley
Which of the following musicians fits this description?A celebrated Cuban drummer and pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz, he was the co-composer of "Manteca." Select one: Al Haig Jimmy Cobb Lennie Tristano Chano Pozo
Chano Pozo
Mehldau's rendition of the head (0:00-0:38) in "Monk's Dream" is: Select one: Influenced by Debussy Characteristically "Monk-ish" Firmly in his own style to contrast with the rest of the piece Reminiscent of trio introductions by Chick Corea
Characteristically "Monk-ish"
Which of the following musicians fits this description?A virtuoso saxophonist nicknamed "Bird," he was one of the two leading pioneers of bebop and the composer of "Koko." Select one: Charlie Parker Cannonball Adderley Sonny Rollins John Coltrane
Charlie Parker
According to the text, Afro-Cuban jazz is based on the ___________ Select one: Clave rhythm Bossa nova Straight eighth-note Swing eighth-note
Clave rhythm
A virtuoso trumpeter, he was one of the leading horn players who developed the hard bop style. He performed on the 1956 recording of "Pent-Up House" shortly before his untimely death in an auto accident. Name this musician. Select one: Clifford Brown Curly Russell J. J. Johnson John Lewis Oscar Peterson
Clifford Brown
Which of the following musicians fits this description?An early bebop bass player whose walking bass lines may be heard on "Koko" and "Leap Frog." Select one: Sonny Rollins Oscar Peterson Herbie Hancock Curly Russell
Curly Russell
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Classically-trained pianist and leader of his own West Coast style quartet. His playing emphasized chords more than single melodic lines. His collaborations with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond include the Desmond tune "Take Five." Select one: Dave Brubeck John Coltrane Max Roach Sonny Rollins
Dave Brubeck
Which of the following musicians was a member of World Saxophone Quartet? Select one: David Murray Roscoe Mitchell Anthony Braxton John Zorn
David Murray
The soloists during the first "groove" section (2:51-14:40) of Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" are: Select one: Davis on trumpet, Bennie Maupin on bass clarinet, Wayne Shorter on soprano sax, and Chick Corea on electric keyboard Davis on trumpet, Dave Holland on bass, Don Alias on congas, and Joe Zawinul on electric keyboard Davis on trumpet, John McLaughlin on guitar, Harvey Brooks on electric bass, and Chick Corea on electric keyboard Davis on trumpet, John McLaughlin on guitar, Wayne Shorter on soprano sax, and Joe Zawinul on electric keyboard
Davis on trumpet, John McLaughlin on guitar, Wayne Shorter on soprano sax, and Joe Zawinul on electric keyboard
According to Mark Keresman of the Free Jazz/Avante Garde CD Reviews,"What's To Say" was influenced by: Select one: Debussy's impressionism Indian music Debussy's modernism Spanish guitar music
Debussy's impressionism
Which of the following musicians fits this description?A virtuoso trumpeter who was one of two leading pioneers of bebop. Select one: Curly Russell Oscar Peterson Max Roach Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
According to the text, Latin jazz is a subcategory of Afro-Cuban jazz. Select one: True False
False
According to the text, postmodern jazz and neo-classical jazz are very similar. Select one: True False
False
According to the text, the composition (or game) Cobra is an example of neo-classical jazz. Select one: True False
False
According to the text, the mid-60s Miles Davis Quintet abandoned tonality in their compositions. Select one: True False
False
Despite the fact that it defied expectations of both jazz and rock audiences and drew on aspects of avant-garde jazz, In a Silent Way was nevertheless Miles Davis' first gold album. Select one: True False
False
Diana Krall's "The Best Thing For You" is based on a tune by Cole Porter. Select one: True False
False
Dizzy Gillespie takes the first solo (00:47 to 1:14) in "Shaw, Nuff." Select one: True False
False
The solo instrument that plays during the introduction to "Birdland" by Weather Report is a synthesized electric guitar. Select one: True False
False
According to the text, free jazz found its name thanks to an Ornette Coleman album. What was the name of this album? Select one: Free Jazz: The Shape of Jazz to Come Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation Free Jazz: New Orleans Style Free Jazz: A Love Supreme
Free Jazz: A Collective Improvisation
According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true about free jazz? Select one: Free jazz combos often didn't feature piano Free jazz was a part of the avant-garde movement in jazz. Free jazz gave rise to funky jazz Free jazz had political overtones, mirroring the quest for political equality of the civil rights movement.
Free jazz gave rise to funky jazz
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Baritone saxophonist, composer, arranger, and an important collaborator on The Birth of the Cool, he went on to lead a piano-less quartet with West Coast trumpeter Chet Baker, establishing his own particular style of "cool." Select one: Curly Russell J. J. Johnson Gil Evans Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan
In "Boplicity," which ensemble member takes a solo over the first half of the second chorus (0:58-1:26), accompanied only by the rhythm section? Select one: Bill Barber (Tuba) Sandy Siegelstein (French Horn) Gerry Mulligan (Baritone Saxophone) Miles Davis (Trumpet)
Gerry Mulligan (Baritone Saxophone)
Which of the following individuals fits this description?Arranger, composer, and an early creator of "cool jazz," he collaborated with trumpeter Miles Davis in 1949 to produce recordings that were eventually released as The Birth of the Cool. Select one: Gil Evans Art Blakey Lee Konitz Cannonball Adderley
Gil Evans
Which of the following musicians fits this description?The pianist in Miles Davis' mid-60s quintet, this former child prodigy would go on to enjoy a long and storied career in jazz. Select one: Ornette Coleman Tony Williams Charles Mingus Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
According to the text, which one of the following reasons makes Cecil Taylor's music noteworthy? Select one: His music really swings His compositions tend not to feature piano His music made use of extreme pitch bending and field hollers His music completely abandons tonality
His music completely abandons tonality
Which musician fits the following description?A prominent hard bop pianist known for his brand of funky jazz, he was co-founder of the Jazz Messengers. Select one: Dave Brubeck Horace Silver Sonny Rollins Max Roach
Horace Silver
Which of the following musicians fits this description?The trombonist most often associated with the bop style, he cultivated a darker tone than most swing era trombonists, with less vibrato. One of his notable recordings is "Laura." Select one: Dizzy Gillespie Miles Davis Stan Getz J. J. Johnson
J. J. Johnson
Herbie Hancock's 1983 hit "Rockit" anticipated many of the stylistic elements of both acid jazz and... Select one: Hard bop Swinging jazz Jazz-hip-hop fusion Jazz-rock fusion
Jazz-hip-hop fusion
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Composer, arranger, clarinetist, and saxophonist, he was influential in the cool jazz movement. "Four Brothers" was his bebop-inflected composition and arrangement for Woody Herman's Second Herd in 1947, and he was a member of the Lighthouse All-Stars in the early 1950s. His composition, "That's the Way It Is," is an example of cool jazz. Select one: Stan Getz Chet Baker Lee Konitz Jimmy Giuffre
Jimmy Giuffre
Which of the following musicians fits this descriptionAn Austrian-American who played electric piano and was arguably Miles Davis' most important collaborator on In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew. Select one: Chick Corea Joe Zawinul Cannonball Adderley Pat Metheny
Joe Zawinul
Which musician fits the following description?He was a superb, fiery, virtuoso tenor saxophonist. His association with Miles Davis dates back to 1956, when he played in Davis' first quintet. Select one: Gil Evans John Coltrane Max Roach Curly Russell
John Coltrane
Which of the following musicians fits this description? A member of the Miles Davis 1959 Sextet, he went on to form his own quartet, consisting of Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison. Select one: John Coltrane Bill Evans Jimmy Cobb Cannonball Adderley
John Coltrane
Which of the following musicians was a member of Masada? Select one: David Murray Roscoe Mitchell John Zorn Anthony Braxton
John Zorn
Which of the following musicians fits this description?An extraordinary alto saxophonist, he was a pioneer of the "cool jazz" style. He was considered by many the only one who could rival Charlie Parker in speed and agility. Select one: Milt Jackson Dizzy Gillespie Lennie Tristano Lee Konitz
Lee Konitz
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Pianist and composer, he developed a "cool" modern jazz alternative to bop that drew upon the styles of Lester Young and Johann Sebastian Bach. His quintet made several notable recordings. Select one: Lennie Tristano McCoy Tyner Gerry Mulligan John Coltrane
Lennie Tristano
According to the text, the 1959 Miles Davis Sextet played together for: Select one: One Performance Three Years Eight Years One Year
One Year
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Decried as a charlatan by some, and hailed as a genius by others, he led a quartet consisting of Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, and Billy Higgins in the late 1950s. Select one: Herbie Hancock Cecil Taylor Albert Ayler Ornette Coleman
Ornette Coleman
Which musician fits the following description?One of a handful of influential hard bop bass players, he is best known for his recordings made with Miles Davis. He was part of the sextet that recorded Kind of Blue in 1959. Select one: Jimmy Smith Paul Chambers Red Garland Woody Herman
Paul Chambers
The Modern Jazz Quartet, formed in 1952, was a cool jazz group that exemplified a style sometimes referred to as "third stream."All but one of the following assertions is NOT TRUE about their music? Select one: One of the classical techniques employed by the group was the use of counterpoint. Pianist John Lewis defined the sound of the Modern Jazz Quartet by providing most of the solos. The works of the Modern Jazz Quartet often included fugues and other forms from the classical repertoire. They blended European classical traditions with jazz.
Pianist John Lewis defined the sound of the Modern Jazz Quartet by providing most of the solos.
The 1959 Miles Davis Sextet was significant for: Select one: Setting the standard for hard bop for decades to come Recording Kind of Blue Playing the first jazz performance on national television Launching the career of Philly Joe Jones
Recording Kind of Blue
According to the text, what style of jazz did Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays help spawn? Select one: Afro-Cuban jazz Free jazz Smooth jazz Acid jazz
Smooth Jazz
A tenor saxophonist, he was one of the leading horn players who developed the hard bop style. The 1956 recording of his piece "Pent-Up House" is an example of a hard bop style that suggests comparisons to the works of Bird and Dizzy. Name this musician. Select one: Stan Getz Sonny Rollins Art Blakey Cannonball Adderley
Sonny Rollins
Which of the following musicians fits this description? A superb tenor saxophonist, he was the best known of the "Four Brothers." ~ J. J. Johnson ~ Woody Herman ~ Lee Konitz ~ Stan Getz
Stan Getz
Which of the following musicians fits this description?He was one of three tenor saxophonists in Woody Herman's Four Brothers Band. He played tenor sax for the Metronome All-Stars in their 1950 recording of "No Figs." He is also known for popularizing bossa nova. Select one: Stan Getz Gerry Mulligan Jimmy Giuffre Paul Desmond
Stan Getz
According to the text, which of the following best characterizes the relationship between Surrealism and Modernism? Select one: Modernism is an example of Surrealism Modernism is a precursor to Surrealism Surrealism is an example of Modernism Surrealism gave rise to Modernism
Surrealism is an example of Modernism
What combination of instruments is featured in John Coltrane's "Giant Steps"? Select one: Tenor sax, clarinet, piano, bass, and drums Tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums Alto sax, piano, bass, and drums Tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums
Tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums
In "Lonely Woman" by Ornette Coleman, the starkness created by the lack of the piano's harmonic foundation is intensified by: Select one: The key of D minor Metric regularity The plaintive melody played by sax and trumpet The AABA song form
The plaintive melody played by sax and trumpet
The 1949 recordings of the Miles Davis Nonet, which were eventually released as The Birth of the Cool, produced a truly noteworthy album.All but one of the following assertions correctly state reasons that account for the album's impact. Which one is NOT TRUE? Select one: Miles Davis paradoxically conveys a sense of intimacy while maintaining a sense of "cool" detachment at the same time The overall effect the album's sound achieves is one of understatement and cool precision The splendid arrangements intensified the distinct and contrasting timbres among the brass instruments By modern jazz standards, the album featured a most unusual collection of nine instruments, including French horn and tuba, while excluding tenor saxophone
The splendid arrangements intensified the distinct and contrasting timbres among the brass instruments
The term "dorian" refers to: Select one: A technique by which two or more tones are produced from an instrument that is designed to produce one note at a time. The type of scale formed by playing the white keys from D to D on the keyboard. The particular arrangement of the notes in a blue chord. A device designed to alter the sound of an instrument.
The type of scale formed by playing the white keys from D to D on the keyboard.
Which of the following musicians fits this description?Pianist and composer, he wrote "Straight, No Chaser" and other groundbreaking bop standards. His compositions possess such originality that, in many respects, they transcend the bop idiom. Select one: Wynton Kelly Jimmy Smith Thelonious Monk John Lewis
Thelonious Monk
In "Tin Ning," Le brings together a truly international band of musicians. The resulting blend of influences suggests that: Select one: Jazz styles will continue to be tied to many of the idioms originating in the United States There is potential for "global jazz" in the decades ahead Cool jazz will remain influential in Asian countries Bebop will continue to be a dominant influence in jazz
There is potential for "global jazz" in the decades ahead
"Oye Como Va" is a composition by: Select one: Tito Puente Carlos Santana Chucho Valdes Paquito D'Rivera
Tito Puente
Which musician fits the following description?One of the most prominent hard bop pianists, he played piano on the masterpiece "Blue Seven." Select one: Tommy Flanagan Charlie Parker Red Garland John Coltrane
Tommy Flanagan
According to the text, collective improvisation, multiphonics, and atonality are all techniques associated with the free jazz movement. Select one: True False
True
Although the term "Latin jazz" implies music from Latin America, Latin jazz actually has a strong connection to Africa. Select one: True False
True
In "Cannonball," alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley displays a style that has been described as "blues-drenched." Select one: True False
True
In Paquito D'Rivera's "Chucho" we can hear post-bop, free jazz, and cool jazz elements. Select one: True False
True
The introduction to Chick Corea's "Spain" is based on the slow movement of famous classical music concerto titled "Concierto de Aranjuez." Select one: True False
True
The neo-classical approach to jazz allows for modern takes on jazz standards, so long as the pieces maintain their bluesy, swing feeling. Select one: True False
True
The text implies a contentious relationship between neo-classical jazz advocates and their avant-garde jazz counterparts. Select one: True False
True
The array of meters and modes that organize "Knozz-Moe-King" is... Select one: A product of Marcus Roberts' progressive piano playing Improvisatory but, nonetheless, dictated by the rhythm section from the outset Organized by Marsalis as both composer and performer Variable and based entirely on the responsive interactions of the players
Variable and based entirely on the responsive interactions of the players
After disbanding the Miles Davis Sextet of 1959, Davis formed the Miles Davis Quintet (1965-8). Which of the following was a notable a member of this quintet? Select one: John Coltrane Wayne Shorter Charles Mingus Albert Ayler
Wayne Shorter
Widely regarded as the most outstanding and influential jazz guitarist after Charlie Christian, he played with his thumb, instead of a pick, and he developed extraordinary facility, playing single-line hard bop solos that he could then double in octaves, and then "thicken" with three-note and four-note chords: Select one: Art Blakey Cannonball Adderley Wes Montgomery Curly Russell
Wes Montgomery
Which of the following musicians fits this description?A clarinetist, saxophonist, and big band leader, he had a marvelous penchant for bringing together all-star ensembles, known as "herds." Select one: Tommy Flanagan Curly Russell Cannonball Adderley Woody Herman
Woody Herman
