Jazz Guitar Legends: Kenny Burrell

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1. Jazz giant Kenny Burrell was born on July 31, 1931 in which city? New York City Detroit San Francisco Chicago

2. Although Kenny went on to jazz stardom, and a career as a professor, he began his studies attending which university? UCLA The College of William & Mary Juilliard Wayne State

3. Kenny Burrell got his first BIG break in 1951, recording with what famous jazz musician? Earl Hines Miles Davis Dizzy Gillespie John Coltrane

4. In 1958 Burrell recorded an amazing album with an up-and-coming young jazz saxophonist. The recording is now seen as a milestone in both of their careers. Who was the saxophonist? Coleman Hawkins Stanley Turrentine Tina Brooks John Coltrane

5. Burrell recorded a number of great albums, including "The Sermon", "Back at the Chicken Shack" and "Blue Bash", with what famous jazz organist? Jimmy McGriff Richard "Groove" Holmes Jimmy Smith Herbie Hancock

6. What album, recorded on April 21 1967, is considered by many to be Burrell's greatest album? It includes his famous "Chitlins Con Carne." Soulero Lotus Blossom Blue Moods Midnight Blue

7. A Kenny Burrell composition, performed by Dee Dee Bridgewater, won a grammy in 1998. What was the song? Lyresto Soul Lament Dear Ella Wavy Gravy

8. Kenny Burrell's sound is appreciated by all sorts of folks. What famous rock guitarist said, "Kenny Burrell. That's the sound I'm looking for." George Harrison Keith Richards Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix

9. While still a practicing jazz musician as of May 2004, Kenny Burrell is also a professor of music at which university? NYU UCLA Northwestern Tulane

10. Kenny Burrell is also well known as the favorite guitarist of what famous jazz composer, who he never had a chance to play guitar with? Benny Goodman Tommy Dorsey Quincy Jones Duke Ellington