Jazz Vocalists: Part 1

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1. This lady is indisputably one of the great jazz vocalists, and may be best known for singing the anti-lynching song "Strange Fruit". Who is she? Billie Holiday Dinah Washington Blossom Dearie Nina Simone

2. This woman was considered by many to be the "first lady of jazz." This woman's vocal stylings helped put scat on the map, and her version of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket" was a big hit back in 1938. Who is she? Margaret Whiting Ella Fitzgerald Anita O'Day Dee Dee Bridgewater

3. What do you mean there are no good male jazz singers anymore? This guy's voice sounds like it is coming from a huge oak barrel, which is fitting because his name is? Bing Crosby Bobby Acorn Darnell Trunk Kevin Mahogany

4. This guy's voice was deep, powerful and distinct. Spending years as part of Count Basie's Orchestra, some of his favorite tunes included "Every Day I Have The Blues" and "Goin' To Chicago". Who was this talented singer? Joe Williams Woody Herman Bix Beiderbeck Louis Armstrong

5. This woman may have had the most perfect set of pipes in history. Perhaps her most famous tune is the version of "Lullaby In Birdland" she recorded with trumpeter Clifford Brown in 1954. Who is she? Ella Fitzgerald Sarah Vaughan Billie Holiday Pat Martino

6. Who was known as The Velvet Fog? Mel Torme Joe Williams Gil Evans Danny Kaye

7. What male singer recorded a brilliant duet album with John Coltrane in 1963? Songs on the album include "Lush Life" and "They Say It's Wonderful". Johnny Hartman Dave McKenna Ray McKinley Hoagy Carmichael

8. This lovely lady is a wonderful pianist, in addition to being one of today's greatest female jazz vocalists. Who is this lady, who married singer Elvis Costello? Cassandra Wilson Diana Krall Bebe Neuwirth Dee Dee Bridgewater

9. This bop artist with the bass voice was born and died in Pittsburgh, PA. Who was this singer/bandleader, known as Mr. B? Cab Calloway Billy Eckstine Charles Brown Big Miller

10. This female singer was one of the great vocalists of the swing era, as a regular at the famous Cotton Club and with Duke Ellington's band. Who is she? Helen Forrest Peggy Lee Ivie Anderson Helen Ward