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Bix Beiderbecke, A Jazz Legend, A Jazz Tragedy

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Introduction:
"Bix Beiderbecke, arguably the greatest Jazz Cornetists that ever lived. Eddie Condon said of Bix's unique style, "it was like a girl saying yes". Enjoy! Sources include the Ken Burns "Jazz" mini-series and the book "Remembering Bix" by Ralph Berton."


1. When was Bix born?
    March 10, 1903
    August 6, 1931
    August 4, 1901
    October 21, 1917


2. Where was Bix Born?
    Chicago, Illinois
    Rochester, New York
    Hopkins, Minnesota
    Davenport, Iowa


3. Other than being a great Cornetist, what other instrument was Bix accomplished at?
    Saxaphone
    Clarinet
    Piano
    Trombone


4. Bix recorded two records with Louis Armstrong.
    True
    False


5. Frankie Trumbauer and Bix formed a truly great Jazz partnership. Which of the following is one of their recordings and perhaps their greatest hit?
    Dead Man Blues
    Singing the Blues
    West End Blues
    Chinatown my Chinatown


6. Were Bix's parents supportive of their son's chosen profession?
    Yes
    No


7. Which movie was loosely based on Bix's life?
    Pete Kelly's Blues
    None of these
    The Five Pennies
    Young Man With a Horn


8. "The Modern Suite" consisted of four original solo compositions which Bix wrote and recorded. Which instrument did he play in these recordings?
    Piano
    Clairnet
    Coronet
    Bix never wrote an original composition.


9. Bix play in both Jean Goldkette's and Paul Whiteman's orchestras.
    True
    False


10. How old was Bix when he died?
    28
    73
    52
    41


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