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Quiz about British Jazz
Quiz about British Jazz

British Jazz Trivia Quiz


There seems to be a lack of classical British jazz on the pages. Hopefully these will ring a few chords.

A multiple-choice quiz by baea. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
baea
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
309,604
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
292
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which trad band had a big hit with 'Petite Fleur'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Whose 'Stranger on the Shore' is still one of the best known British jazz standards? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Charlie Watts (yes, of Rolling Stones fame) is also a fine jazz drummer. Which of these piano players recorded with him and appeared at Ronnie Scott's Club? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The great 'Humph' was Humphrey ... Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What instrument did Humph play? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Edward Brian Hayes played saxophone and was better known as... Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Cleo Laine married which bandleader? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Digby Fairweather is a well known musician and radio presenter. What instrument does he play? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which well know drummer wielded the sticks behind 'Animal' in "The Muppets"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which bass player deserted Britain in the late 60s for an illustrious job with Miles Davis in the USA? He stayed with Davis for two years but remained in the States where he has made a great career. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which trad band had a big hit with 'Petite Fleur'?

Answer: Chris Barber

Chris Barber was a superb frontman and trombone player. He toured with his band for years but was especially popular in the 50s and 60s' so called 'Trad Boom'.
2. Whose 'Stranger on the Shore' is still one of the best known British jazz standards?

Answer: Acker Bilk

'Acker' is colloquial Somerset dialect for 'mate' (or friend). His real name is Bernard Stanley Bilk. His distinctive clarinet is still sounding great.
3. Charlie Watts (yes, of Rolling Stones fame) is also a fine jazz drummer. Which of these piano players recorded with him and appeared at Ronnie Scott's Club?

Answer: Brian Lemon

Brian Lemon played with many visiting American stars as well. Benny Goodman, Charlie Shaves, Stuff Smith, Warren Vache, Scott Hamilton and many others. He no longer plays due to Rheumatoid Arthritis.
4. The great 'Humph' was Humphrey ...

Answer: Lyttelton

Humph was also a long time radio presenter on the iconic programme 'I'm sorry I Haven't a Clue' as well as numerous jazz programmes. He sadly passed away in 2008.
5. What instrument did Humph play?

Answer: Trumpet

A fine player, he led many different line ups and worked endlessly in the cause of British jazz.
6. Edward Brian Hayes played saxophone and was better known as...

Answer: Tubby

Another casualty of the jazz scene. Tubby Hayes died tragically young.
7. Cleo Laine married which bandleader?

Answer: John Dankworth

Sir John Dankworth is the first British jazz musician to have been knighted.
8. Digby Fairweather is a well known musician and radio presenter. What instrument does he play?

Answer: Trumpet

Digby is still playing, teaching and travelling with various bands.
9. Which well know drummer wielded the sticks behind 'Animal' in "The Muppets"?

Answer: Ronnie Verrell

Ronnie Verrell is sadly another who is no longer with us. He died in 2002 following a bad fall.
10. Which bass player deserted Britain in the late 60s for an illustrious job with Miles Davis in the USA? He stayed with Davis for two years but remained in the States where he has made a great career.

Answer: Dave Holland

All the other three stayed at home. Dave Green played with many artistes including Charlie Watts. Len Skeate and Brian Prudence were also regulars in many of the best backing trios used by visiting American players.
Source: Author baea

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