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

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

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

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

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 Holiday introduced. Yes We Have No Bananas Mangoes Tangerine Strange Fruit

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 April In Paris The Last Time I Saw Paris 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? Hoagy Carmicheal Art Tatum Count Basie Duke Ellington

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

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