How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : George Benson, Philip Catherine, Stanley Jordan, Allan Holdsworth, Joe Satriani, Ali Farka Touré, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Matt Schofield, Uli Jon Roth, Nita Strauss, Jeff Beck, Thurston Moore
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 347 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which famous band originally wrote the song covered by George Benson on his album “Guitar Man”?
- A The Rolling Stones
- B The Beatles
- C The Beach Boys
2. During which event did the Philip Catherine & Nicola Andrioli Duo represent international jazz collaboration?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C Le Nuove Rotte del Jazz 2014
3. What guitar technique is Stanley Jordan best known for?
- A Fingerstyle
- B Slide guitar
- C Touch technique
4. Which instrument is Allan Holdsworth renowned for innovating with his use of?
- A SynthAxe
- B Theremin
- C Keytar
5. What was the first single released from Joe Satriani’s album *Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards*?
- A Solitude
- B Light Years Away
- C Wormhole Wizard
6. At which event did Ali Farka Touré perform the song “Singya” in 1998?
- A Heineken Concerts
- B Coachella
- C Glastonbury
7. The collaboration between Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy documented in a “Jam” was filmed at which venue in 1987?
- A Madison Square Garden
- B Ronnie Scott’s
- C The Fillmore
8. Which venue is known for hosting the Matt Schofield Trio’s live performance highlighted on IridiumLive! 10.4.2012?
- A The Blue Note
- B The Iridium
- C The Village Vanguard
9. Which song from Uli Jon Roth’s time with the Scorpions exemplifies his neoclassical style?
- A Virgin Killer
- B The Sails of Charon
- C Fly to the Rainbow
10. At which venue did Alice Cooper perform as part of his “A Paranormal Evening” tour in 2018?
- A Carnegie Hall
- B Palace Theatre, Albany
- C Red Rocks Amphitheatre
11. Which Jeff Beck track from his album “There & Back” illustrates his jazz-fusion direction?
- A Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers
- B Scatterbrain
- C Even Odds
12. “Speak To The Wild” is a song from which Thurston Moore album?
- A Trees Outside the Academy
- B The Best Day
- C Demolished Thoughts
Tracklist
1 . George Benson . I Wanna Hold Your Hand |
2 . Philip Catherine . @ Le Nuove Rotte Del Jazz (w/ Nicola Andrioli) |
3 . Stanley Jordan . Impro @ Alexey Kozlov Club |
4 . Allan Holdsworth . Low Levels High Stakes |
5 . Joe Satriani . Light Years AwayJoe Satriani releases his thirteenth album . ‘Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards’ (2010) |
6 . Ali Farka Touré . SingyaAli Farka Touré records his first eponymous and major album . ‘Ali Farka Touré’ (1987) |
7 . Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy . Jam |
8 . Matt Schofield . Trouble Makin’ Woman |
9 . Uli Jon Roth . The Sails Of Charon |
10 . Nita Strauss . Poison (w/ Alice Cooper) |
11 . Jeff Beck . Even Odds |
12 . Thurston Moore . Speak To The Wild |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Beatles originally wrote “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” covered by George Benson in his own jazz-influenced style on his album “Guitar Man.”
2. The Philip Catherine & Nicola Andrioli Duo performed at Le Nuove Rotte del Jazz 2014. This event highlighted international jazz collaboration and innovation.
3. Stanley Jordan is celebrated for his “touch technique,” allowing simultaneous melodies and chords, revolutionizing jazz guitar with his unique method.
4. Allan Holdsworth is known for his innovative use of the SynthAxe, complementing his distinctive legato style and complex harmonics in progressive jazz fusion.
5. “Light Years Away” was the first single from Joe Satriani’s album “Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards,” available as a free download before the album’s release.
6. Ali Farka Touré performed “Singya” at the Heineken Concerts in 1998, showcasing his blend of Malian music and blues to an international audience.
7. The performance with Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy captured in the “Jam” session was filmed at Ronnie Scott’s in London for a documentary segment.
8. The Iridium hosted the Matt Schofield Trio’s live recording on IridiumLive! 10.4.2012, focusing on blues, funk, and jazz within its notable series.
9. “The Sails of Charon” from the Scorpions’ album “Taken By Force” is a definitive example of Uli Jon Roth’s pioneering neoclassical rock style.
10. Alice Cooper performed at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York, during his “A Paranormal Evening” tour, including his hit song “Poison.”
11. “Even Odds” from Jeff Beck’s album “There & Back” exemplifies his shift towards jazz-fusion, featuring complex guitar work with input from noted keyboardists.
12. “Speak To The Wild” is from Thurston Moore’s 2014 album “The Best Day,” marking his contribution to alternative and experimental rock music.
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