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1. Which violinist was known for his jazz prowess and was the first to play jazz? Stuff Smith Stephane Grappelli Svend Amundsen Itzak Perlman

2. What jazz singer was nicknamed 'Mr. Five By Five', after a popular song? Roy Eldridge Jimmy Rushing Little Eva Little Richard

3. Name the Harlem nightspot where many of jazz's great figures got their start. The Flamingo Cotton Club The Onyx The Woodside

4. Who was the lyricist for many of Fats Waller's hits? Duke Ellington Johnny Mercer Richard Rodgers Andy Razaf

5. Who was Benny Goodman's vibraphonist? Answer: (Two Words)

6. Complete this title: _______________ with Nellie. Fugue Harmony Crepuscule Duet

7. What was Monk's middle name? Luther Isosceles Sphere Thaddeus

8. Who was the girl singer on Gene Krupa's band? Dorothy Dandridge Billie Holliday Anita O'Day Ivie Anderson

9. Name the controversial song Billie Holliday introduced. Yes We Have No Bananas Strange Fruit Tangerine Mangoes

10. What was the nickname of stride pianist Willie Smith? The Lion Smitty Big Willie Style The Cat

11. Name Count Basie's best known hit. Misty An American In Paris The Last Time I Saw Paris April In Paris

12. Name the boogie-woogie pianist whose style influence early rock. Meade Lux Lewis Thelonious Monk Fats Waller Art Tatum

13. Which blind pianist did Fats Waller call God? Duke Ellington Hoagy Carmicheal Art Tatum Count Basie

14. What is the nationality of Oscar Peterson? American Nairobi English Canadian

15. Which of Billie Holliday's songs became a rock hit in the 60's? God Bless The Child Crazy He Calls Me Them There Eyes Lover Man