How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Tomatito, Sonny Landreth, Ronny Jordan, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Micheal Hampton, Joe Satriani, Marc Ribot, John Scofield, Lee Ritenour, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. What jazz element is prominently featured in Santana & Chester Thompson’s ‘Blues For Salvador’ performance at Montreux?
- A Free Jazz
- B Latin Jazz Fusion
- C Ambient Jazz
2. Which guitarist was part of the Legends ensemble at the 1997 North Sea Jazz Festival?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Carlos Santana
- C B.B. King
3. What innovation is Camilo & Tomatito known for in their jazz collaboration?
- A Fusing Jazz and Flamenco
- B Jazz and Classical Symphonies
- C Jazz and Funk Rhythms
4. What instrument is pivotal in Sonny Landreth’s “Native Stepson”?
- A Slide Guitar
- B Harmonica
- C Bass Guitar
5. Where did the Ronny Jordan Quartet record their 2002 performance?
- A Bimhuis
- B Madison Square Garden
- C New Morning
6. Which two musicians collaborated on ‘Slightly Dirty’ at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2007?
- A Larry Carlton and John Scofield
- B Larry Carlton and Robben Ford
- C Robben Ford and Al Di Meola
7. What emotional concept directed the guitar solo on Funkadelic’s ‘Maggot Brain’?
- A Winning a Grammy
- B Mother’s Death
- C Falling in Love
8. Which venue hosted Joe Satriani’s performance of “Rubina” in 1988?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Royal Albert Hall
- C Carnegie Hall
9. What musical tradition does Marc Ribot explore in ‘Jaguey’?
- A New Orleans Jazz
- B Cuban Music
- C British Rock
10. Which ensemble joined John Scofield on stage for “Hottentot” at the North Sea Jazz Festival?
- A Snarky Puppy
- B Medeski, Martin & Wood
- C The Roots
11. What genre blend is highlighted in Lee Ritenour’s “Rio Funk”?
- A Jazz Fusion
- B Classical Jazz
- C Punk Jazz
12. Who played alongside Frank Zappa on “Stevie’s Spanking”?
- A Eddie Van Halen
- B Steve Vai
- C Jimmy Page
Tracklist
1 . Carlos Santana – Blues For Salvador (w/ Chester Thompson) |
2 . Eric Clapton – Walk Out In The Rain |
3 . Tomatito – Libertango (w/ Michel Camilo) |
4 . Sonny Landreth – Native Stepson |
5 . Ronny Jordan – Live At New Morning |
6 . Larry Carlton & Robben Ford – Slightly DirtyLarry Carlton & Robben Ford meet at North Sea Jazz (2007) |
7 . Micheal Hampton – Maggot Brain (w/ Funkadelic)Funkadelic release their third album : ‘Maggot Brain’ (1971) |
8 . Joe Satriani – Rubina |
9 . Marc Ribot – Live In Het Bimhuis |
10 . John Scofield – Hottentot (w/ Medeski Martin and Wood)John Scofield teams up with Medeski, Martin & Wood at North Sea Jazz (2007) |
11 . Lee Ritenour – Rio Funk |
12 . Frank Zappa & Steve Vai – Stevie’s Spanking |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Santana and Chester Thompson wowed the Montreux audience with their blend of Latin rock and jazz fusion, highlighting their command of cross-genre musicianship.
2. Eric Clapton brought his iconic guitar skills to the Legends supergroup, famously sharing the stage in 1997 with other stellar musicians.
3. Camilo & Tomatito’s fusion of jazz and flamenco at Umbria Jazz highlights their innovative blend that bridges styles seamlessly.
4. Sonny Landreth’s mastery of the slide guitar was front and center in “Native Stepson,” blending blues with zydeco influences.
5. The Ronny Jordan Quartet’s 2002 recording at the Parisian club New Morning is celebrated for genre-blending performances.
6. Larry Carlton and Robben Ford joined forces at the North Sea Jazz Festival, blending their unique guitar styles on the track ‘Slightly Dirty.’
7. Eddie Hazel’s soulful playing on ‘Maggot Brain’ expressed the profound grief imagined by George Clinton, making the track highly emotive.
8. Joe Satriani’s technical prowess was on display at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where his performance of “Rubina” captivated attendees.
9. Marc Ribot injects Cuban musical traditions into “Jaguey,” continuing his exploration of Afro-Cuban sounds.
10. Medeski, Martin & Wood backed John Scofield, blending jazz-funk and improvisational elements during their performance of “Hottentot.”
11. Lee Ritenour’s “Rio Funk” intertwines jazz fusion with Latin influences, showcasing his virtuosic guitar style.
12. Steve Vai’s intricate guitar work on “Stevie’s Spanking” underscores his formative period under Frank Zappa’s exacting leadership.