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A Review of the History of Jazz

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Introduction:
"Here are ten questions that relate to the history of jazz. Please enjoy!"


1. Who was the person from New Orleans who had the audacity to claim to be the father of Jazz music?
    Jelly Roll Morton
    Louis Armstrong
    Bix Beiderbecke
    Charlie Parker


2. What was Jazz referred to, before it was known as "Jazz"?
    Reggae
    Pop
    Jass
    Dixieland


3. What city became known as the "Second City" of jazz?
    New York, NY
    Kansas City, MO
    Seattle, WA
    Chicago, IL


4. In what club did Jo "King" Oliver play after he left New Orleans?
    Lincoln Gardens
    The Ritz
    Minton's Playhouse
    Bourbon Street


5. Who did Jo "King" Oliver call to join his band?
    Louis Armstong
    Red Garland
    Eubie Blake
    Kid Ory


6. What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?
    Satchmo
    The Prez
    Bird
    The Duke


7. For what band did Lester Young play?
    Duke Ellington
    Count Basie
    Claude Thornhill
    Benny Goodman


8. Who was the first band leader of the band that eventually became known as the Count Basie Orchestra?
    Fletcher Henderson
    Louis Armstrong
    Paul Whiteman
    Benny Moten


9. Duke Ellington grew up in a poor New York City ghetto.
    True
    False


10. What was one of Duke Ellington's first bands?
    The Senators
    New York Newbies
    The Jazz Masters
    The Washingtonians


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