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59 Jazz quizzes and 826 Jazz trivia questions.
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1.
  Great Ladies of Jazz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The ten women in this quiz have dazzled us with their talent over many years. I hope this quiz brings back some good memories, or inspires you to seek out their music.
Easier, 10 Qns, robbieh, Nov 15 09
Easier
robbieh
1362 plays
2.
  Jazz Styles   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the major movements of America's music.
Average, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Jan 02 23
Average
stuthehistoryguy gold member
Jan 02 23
1369 plays
3.
  Jazz Musicians    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jazz started in the late 19th century, and was a major influence on American popular music through the 20th century. Here are some questions about famous jazz musicians.
Easier, 10 Qns, ertrum, Feb 26 22
Easier
ertrum gold member
Feb 26 22
250 plays
4.
  Let There Bebop   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Bebop was a revolution that placed strong emphasis on improvisation and would serve to broaden the Jazz horizon. This quiz endeavours to identify what Bebop is, the influence it has exerted and those who influenced it.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Sep 04 11
Average
pollucci19 gold member
546 plays
5.
  Song by Song: "Strange Fruit"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mojo magazine rated "Strange Fruit" the seventh greatest song of all time (in its August 2000 issue). Learn a bit more about this song.
Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Mar 06 22
Average
skylarb
Mar 06 22
274 plays
6.
  What I Learned in Jazzercise   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What I learned in Jazzercise is that there have been many famous Jazz singers and musicians throughout history. While their gender, race, and sounds have differed they have all added their own flavor to this distinctive style of music.
Easier, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Aug 09 14
Easier
dcpddc478
553 plays
7.
  Legendary Sax Players   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, ben3, Nov 04 21
Average
ben3
Nov 04 21
1133 plays
8.
  Questions on All That Jazz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The following musicians are all associated with jazz music. How many do you know?
Easier, 10 Qns, nmerr, May 31 22
Easier
nmerr gold member
May 31 22
414 plays
9.
  Jazz Vocalists: Part II   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I covered some great jazz vocalists on the last quiz, and this one covers many of the big names I missed . . .
Average, 10 Qns, wmshipman, Feb 05 17
Average
wmshipman
677 plays
10.
  Jazz Nicknames    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Often famous musicians are as colorful as the music they play. Match the nickname with the correct player.
Average, 20 Qns, cjbjrb11, Feb 03 08
Average
cjbjrb11
1826 plays
trivia question Quick Question
"Southern trees bear a strange fruit. / ____ on the leaves and ____ at the root." What word is missing from this blank?

From Quiz "Song by Song: "Strange Fruit""




11.
  Jazz Vocalists: Part 1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz covering jazz singers, both ladies and gentlemen. If you love jazz singers, this should be a breeze.
Average, 10 Qns, wmshipman, Oct 23 11
Average
wmshipman
1492 plays
12.
  10 All That Jazz Questions   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jazz is truly an art form. Here are some jazz artists that in various ways contributed to the mystique of this genre and that have a personalized memory for me.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Feb 06 18
Average
Rehaberpro
Feb 06 18
799 plays
13.
  Nicknames for Jazz Legends   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It seems one isn't 'hip' enough if they don't have a nickname in the industry. This quiz contains clues about musicians - from there you must guess their name or nickname! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, paulmkarandos, May 20 12
Average
paulmkarandos
392 plays
14.
  Jazz Guitarists: An Overview   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A brief quiz covering 60 years worth of wonderful jazz guitarists. How many can you identify?
Tough, 10 Qns, wmshipman, Feb 06 18
Tough
wmshipman
Feb 06 18
704 plays
15.
  Some MORE Great Jazz Artists   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some more questions about a few of your favorite jazz musicians! If you love jazz, read on . . .
Average, 10 Qns, wmshipman, May 17 20
Average
wmshipman
May 17 20
491 plays
16.
  Little Black Project: Jet Jazz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can we write ten quizzes on one single colour? Yes we can, we already did. But here's another grand offering by Team Blue. This instalment deals with jazz music with a black touch.
Average, 10 Qns, JanIQ, Jun 29 19
Average
JanIQ gold member
Jun 29 19
140 plays
17.
  Jazz History 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, jim_in_oz, Jun 12 07
Average
jim_in_oz gold member
1291 plays
18.
  Avant-Garde Jazz Musicians   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, unearth, Nov 03 17
Average
unearth
Nov 03 17
810 plays
19.
  Monk   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
No, this quiz isn't about USA Network's obsessive-compulsive cop, but about one of jazz's greatest pianist-composers, Thelonious Monk.
Average, 15 Qns, tjoebigham, Jun 14 23
Average
tjoebigham
Jun 14 23
564 plays
20.
  Jazz Giants    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you dig the great jazz giants, this quiz is for you,cat!
Average, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Dec 12 17
Average
tjoebigham
Dec 12 17
2371 plays
21.
  A Review of the History of Jazz 2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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, 10 Qns, Bartok1, Oct 11 15
Average
Bartok1
485 plays
22.
  More Jazz Giants    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
OK, cats, here's some more jazz trivia for ya!
Average, 15 Qns, tjoebigham, Oct 29 12
Average
tjoebigham
1644 plays
23.
  Some Great Jazz Artists    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz covering an array of jazz legends: from vocals to piano. Stroll through my jazz favorites with me.
Average, 10 Qns, wmshipman, Jun 14 23
Average
wmshipman
Jun 14 23
649 plays
24.
  Jazz History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you like to swing? Then come on in you hep cats and take my Jazz quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, jim_in_oz, Jan 09 07
Average
jim_in_oz gold member
1507 plays
25.
  Jazz for Jazz people    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a medium-easy quiz for anyone who loves jazz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jeebus_b, Sep 13 17
Difficult
jeebus_b
Sep 13 17
1442 plays
26.
  A Little Jazz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Learn a little about jazz
Average, 10 Qns, helvet, May 12 06
Average
helvet
1915 plays
27.
  Jazz Guitar Legends: Joe Pass   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the life and music of jazz guitar legend Joe Pass.
Average, 10 Qns, wmshipman, May 06 04
Average
wmshipman
255 plays
28.
  Jazz Guitar Legends: Wes Montgomery   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.
Tough, 10 Qns, wmshipman, Feb 12 18
Tough
wmshipman
Feb 12 18
329 plays
29.
  Watch Your Tenor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The tenor saxophone is a very important instrument in jazz, blues, and rock. This is a quiz on ten great jazz tenor saxophonists.
Tough, 10 Qns, LeaRock, Mar 18 21
Tough
LeaRock
Mar 18 21
126 plays
30.
  British Jazz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There seems to be a lack of classical British jazz on the pages. Hopefully these will ring a few chords.
Average, 10 Qns, baea, May 13 09
Average
baea
292 plays
31.
  The Great Pianists   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz dealing with the jazz musicians who made the piano sing and ring.
Tough, 15 Qns, YouAreJunk, Aug 20 09
Tough
YouAreJunk
375 plays
32.
  Jazz Guitar Legends: Kenny Burrell   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the life and music of jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell.
Tough, 10 Qns, wmshipman, May 03 04
Tough
wmshipman
188 plays
33.
  A Review of the History of Jazz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions that relate to the history of jazz. Please enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Bartok1, Mar 28 17
Average
Bartok1
Mar 28 17
537 plays
34.
  Before Their Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is dedicated to the great jazz musicians who died well before their time. You must guess what took their lives. Morbid maybe, but interesting nonetheless... No obscure musicians - all prominent figures in the field of jazz/swing.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmkarandos, May 19 12
Average
paulmkarandos
245 plays
35.
  Scott Joplin, "The King of Ragtime"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Joplin was much more than "The Entertainer" of his day. How much do you know about his life and music? Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, jaike, Jul 19 06
Average
jaike
300 plays
36.
  Jazz From Yesteryear to Yesterday   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will span from early jazz to recent wonders. Good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jeebus_b, Oct 23 21
Difficult
jeebus_b
Oct 23 21
669 plays
37.
  The Night is Dark and Full of Jazz Tunes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to the show. Tonight 's gig includes standards with a nocturnal title. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, zordy, Mar 05 19
Average
zordy gold member
Mar 05 19
119 plays
38.
  Fusion Jazz Groups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My love for this American Music has prompted me to create this quiz. If you know anything about Fusion or Contemporary jazz then this is the test for you. However, it will be challenging so put on your thinking cap.
Tough, 10 Qns, JazzCat_61, May 19 18
Tough
JazzCat_61
May 19 18
162 plays
39.
  Classic Jazz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you know the answers to these questions about the golden age of jazz.
Tough, 10 Qns, MsPrez, Jun 08 07
Tough
MsPrez
919 plays
40.
  'A Great Day In Harlem'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jean Bach's documentary about a famous photograph of jazz greats in Harlem was an Oscar nominee.
Difficult, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Nov 16 13
Difficult
tjoebigham
416 plays
41.
  The World of Jazz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of the references are from the book "The World of Jazz" by Rodney Dale, a truly great book about the Jazz Greats.
Tough, 10 Qns, graz1, Feb 02 08
Tough
graz1
721 plays
42.
  Jazz On A Summer's Day    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Jazz On A Summer's Day' : about the 1958 documentary that's probably the best on jazz before Ken Burns'.
Difficult, 10 Qns, tjoebigham, Aug 12 09
Difficult
tjoebigham
397 plays
43.
  Jazz Instruments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the name of a famous jazz personality, name the instrument the person is BEST known for.
Average, 10 Qns, Phoenix3000, Apr 27 12
Average
Phoenix3000
1580 plays
44.
  Warning: I'm Partial to Free-Jazz...    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I'm going to try and create a new quiz. Hopefully my brain will not conspire against me! Most of these will be of the "here's the artist, choose the album/track" variety. Over the rainbow we go...
Difficult, 15 Qns, UglyPancake, Jan 21 20
Difficult
UglyPancake
Jan 21 20
85 plays
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