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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 Little Richard Little Eva Jimmy Rushing

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

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. Crepuscule Duet Harmony Fugue

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

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

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 Cat Big Willie Style The Lion Smitty

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

12. Name the boogie-woogie pianist whose style influence early rock. Fats Waller Meade Lux Lewis Thelonious Monk 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? Canadian English American Nairobi

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