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1 trivia quiz  Jazz Styles icon
A quiz on the major movements of America's music.
Average 10Q
153 plays
Apr 15 08
stuthehistoryguy gold
2 trivia quiz  Scott Joplin, "The King of Ragtime" icon
Joplin was much more than "The Entertainer" of his day. How much do you know about his life and music? Good luck!
Average 10Q
138 plays
Jul 22 04
jaike
3 trivia quiz  Jazz Guitar Legends: Joe Pass icon
This quiz focuses on the life and music of jazz guitar legend Joe Pass.
Average 10Q
72 plays
May 06 04
wmshipman
4 trivia quiz  Jazz Guitar Legends: Wes Montgomery icon
This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.
Average 10Q
126 plays
May 05 04
wmshipman
5 trivia quiz  Jazz Guitar Legends: Kenny Burrell icon
This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell.
Average 10Q
69 plays
May 03 04
wmshipman
6 trivia quiz  Jazz On A Summer's Day icon
'Jazz On A Summer's Day' : about the 1958 documentary that's probably the best on jazz before Ken Burn's.
Difficult 10Q
207 plays
Aug 19 01
tjoebigham
7 trivia quiz  Legendary Sax Players coolicon
This quiz covers many of my own biggest influences as a sax player, a list that I consider a virtual "Who's-Who" of great saxophone players.
Average 10Q
279 plays
Nov 01 07
ben3
8 trivia quiz  Lyrics to Even More Jazz Standards coolicon
"I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?" Some Gershwin tunes here, plus Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer...
Average 25Q
516 plays
Feb 24 05
agony editor
9 trivia quiz  Lyrics to More Jazz Standards coolicon
You know that you've heard Ella, Billie, and Louis sing these words. Just complete the lyric.
Average 25Q
900 plays
May 20 03
agony editor
10 trivia quiz  Lyrics to Jazz Standards coolicon
They sure don't write 'em like they used to! These are all really well known songs, so the quiz should be easy. Just complete the lyric.
Tough 25Q
1044 plays
Feb 03 03
agony editor
11 trivia quiz  Jazz Vocalists: Part 1 coolicon
A quiz covering jazz singers, both ladies and gentlemen. If you love jazz singers, this should be a breeze.
Average 10Q
567 plays
May 21 04
wmshipman
12 trivia quiz  Monk coolicon
No, this quiz isn't about USA Network's obsessive-compulsive cop, but about one of jazz's greatest pianist-composers, Thelonious Monk.
Average 15Q
228 plays
Feb 12 04
tjoebigham
13 trivia quiz  Avant-Garde Jazz Musicians coolicon
This test will hopefully be challenging to jazz experts and neophytes alike. The answers are just a few of my favorite artists in the endless field of jazz greats.
Average 10Q
495 plays
May 25 04
unearth
14 trivia quiz  Jazz Guitarists: An Overview coolicon
A brief quiz covering 60 years worth of wonderful jazz guitarists. How many can you identify?
Average 10Q
273 plays
May 07 04
wmshipman
15 trivia quiz  Jazz Vocalists: Part II icon
I covered some great jazz vocalists on the last quiz, and this one covers many of the big names I missed . . .
Average 10Q
228 plays
Dec 19 05
wmshipman
16 trivia quiz  Some MORE Great Jazz Artists icon
Here are some more questions about a few of your favorite jazz musicians! If you love jazz, read on . . .
Average 10Q
252 plays
Dec 17 05
wmshipman
17 trivia quiz  Jazz From Yesteryear to Yesterday icon
This quiz will span from early jazz to recent wonders. Good luck.
Difficult 10Q
360 plays
Feb 12 04
jeebus_b
18 trivia quiz  Jazz History 2 icon
I love Jazz. For an artform with less than 100 years of recorded history, there sure is a lot of material for a quiz like this.
Average 10Q
579 plays
Oct 11 02
jim_in_oz gold
19 trivia quiz  Jazz History icon
Do you like to swing? Then come on in you hep cats and take my Jazz quiz.
Average 10Q
840 plays
Jul 12 02
jim_in_oz gold
20 trivia quiz  More Jazz Giants icon
OK, cats, here's some more jazz trivia for ya!
Tough 15Q
933 plays
Jan 09 01
tjoebigham
21 trivia quiz  A Review of the History of Jazz 2 icon
The first "Review of the History of Jazz" quiz only reflected jazz history through the Swing Era. This quiz will begin there, and go beyond! Have Fun!
Average 10Q
261 plays
Nov 12 05
Bartok1
22 trivia quiz  Jazz for Jazz people icon
This is a medium-easy quiz for anyone who loves jazz.
Difficult 10Q
843 plays
Aug 28 02
jeebus_b
23 trivia quiz  Miles Davis: 'Kind of Blue'
Ten Questions about Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue'. An album many consider to be the greatest jazz album ever...Don't look at the cd now.....
Average 10Q
765 plays
Mar 29 01
riot67
24 trivia quiz  Some Great Jazz Artists icon
A quiz covering an array of jazz legends: from vocals to piano. Stroll through my jazz favorites with me.
Average 10Q
396 plays
May 20 04
wmshipman
25 trivia quiz  A Review of the History of Jazz icon
Here are ten questions that relate to the history of jazz. Please enjoy!
Average 10Q
249 plays
Nov 10 05
Bartok1
26 trivia quiz  Jazz Trivia
If you haven't listened to enough jazz to answer this quiz, better start now!
Average 10Q
1296 plays
Sep 11 00
cowboysuit
27 trivia quiz  Jazz Giants icon
If you dig the great jazz giants, this quiz is for you,cat!
Average 10Q
1350 plays
Dec 15 00
tjoebigham
28 trivia quiz  Jazz Nicknames
Often famous musicians are as colorful as the music they play. Match the nickname with the correct player.
Average 20Q
1104 plays
Apr 04 01
cjbjrb11
29 trivia quiz  'A Great Day In Harlem' icon
Jean Bach's documentary about a famous photograph of jazz greats in Harlem was an Oscar nominee.
Very Difficult 10Q
258 plays
Aug 22 01
tjoebigham
30 trivia quiz  Classic Jazz
See if you know the answers to these questions about the golden age of jazz.
Tough 10Q
606 plays
Oct 31 01
MsPrez
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Which jazz pianist is best known to fusion fans for stroking the organ with the group 'Return to Forever'?
* What jazz trumpet icon was heralded as the 'Prince of Darkness' to media hounds and music critics, none of whom could seem to break the ice in their interviews with this master?
* Name the alto saxophonist behind the landmark 1959 release, 'The Shape of Jazz to Come,' quite possibly the most forward-looking album of its decade.
* This British guitarist, prior to forming 'Mahavishnu Orchestra,' grew up on the violin, traveled as a bluesman, and worked with Miles Davis extensively.
* This incredible percussionist, if we were to apply sports terms, could be called the greatest 'scout' in the history of jazz, recruiting such talents as Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, and Lee Morgan during his tenure as one of the 'Jazz Messengers.'
* 'A Love Supreme' is a prayer inspired by one man's dedication to his faith after overcoming addiction. Who was this saxophonist?
* The father of 'bop,' this saxophonist is the choice of ornithologists and jazz fans alike.
* This short-live bassist's complexity aroused the passions of many fusion fans in the 70's with 'Weather Report.' He evolved through solo performances in the 80's but was lost early.
* Who was the vibraphone plyer in the Modern Jazz quartet?
* The nickname of trumpeter Harry Edison was what?
* Theodore Rollins is more commonly known as what?
* Which tenor sax player was often found playing with Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith?
* Which of these was not a member of the Miles Davis Sextet?
* Which jazz trumpeter was known for his ballooning cheeks and tilted bell on his instrument?
* Which jazz cornet player was portrayed by Danny Kaye in a movie biography?
* What hit Swing song did Ziggy Elman adapt from an old Jewish folk tune?
* Which Count Basie composition was used on the infamous Gong Show?
* Which jazzman met success despite the loss of an arm?
* Who composed the jazz standard "Misty"?
* Which pianist co-wrote "Round Midnight"?

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