How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Mark Knopfler, Tommy Emmanuel, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Peter Bernstein, John Scofield, Lee Ritenour, Gary Clark Jr., Buckethead, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Slash, Jeff Beck, Jack White
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 448 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which band originally released ‘Telegraph Road’ ?
- A Dire Straits
- B Pink Floyd
- C The Eagles
2. ‘Kentucky & Cowboy’s Dream’ showcases Tommy Emmanuel’s mastery of which guitar technique?
- A Slide Guitar
- B Fingerstyle
- C Flamenco
3. Which festival is known for jazz master classes and performances in Bagnoregio?
- A Umbria Jazz
- B Tuscia in Jazz
- C Montreux Jazz
4. ‘Boogie Stupid’ is from which John Scofield album?
- A Überjam Deux
- B Hand Jive
- C Time on My Hands
5. Lee Ritenour performed at New Morning with which legendary keyboardist?
- A Chick Corea
- B Dave Grusin
- C Herbie Hancock
6. ‘Catfish Blues’ by Gary Clark Jr. is a cover originally attributed to which blues legend?
- A Robert Johnson
- B Howlin’ Wolf
- C Muddy Waters
7. ‘Nottingham Lace’ references a type of lace from which country?
- A France
- B England
- C Italy
8. ‘The Crying Machine’ is featured on which Steve Vai album originally released in 1996?
- A Passion and Warfare
- B Fire Garden
- C Alien Love Secrets
9. Which festival hosted Joe Satriani in Marciac, France in 2014?
- A Montreux Jazz
- B Jazz in Marciac
- C North Sea Jazz
10. What is paired with “Sweet Child o’ Mine” in Slash’s live medley performances?
- A Smoke on the Water
- B Stairway to Heaven
- C The Godfather Theme
11. ‘Big Block’ is a notable track by which influential guitarist?
- A Jeff Beck
- B Eric Clapton
- C Carlos Santana
12. Which song from Jack White critiques U.S. immigration policies?
- A Seven Nation Army
- B Icky Thump
- C Love Interruption
Tracklist
1 . Mark Knopfler . Telegraph Road |
2 . Tommy Emmanuel . Kentucky . Cowboy’S Dream |
3 . Kurt Rosenwinkel & Peter Bernstein . @ Tuscia In Jazz (w/ Scott Colley, Eric Harland) |
4 . John Scofield . Boogie Stupid (w/ Avi Bortnick), Andy Hess, Terence Higgins)John Scofield and Uberjam attend a Connecticut festival (2013) |
5 . Lee Ritenour . @ New Morning (w/ Dave Grusin, Tom Kennedy, Chris Coleman) |
6 . Gary Clark Jr. . Catfish Blues |
7 . Buckethead . Nottingham Lace (w/ Giant Robot) |
8 . Steve Vai . The Crying Machine |
9 . Joe Satriani . @ Jazz In Marciac |
10 . Slash . The Godfather Theme |
11 . Jeff Beck . Big Block |
12 . Jack White . Icky Thump, Roundabout, Manic Depression |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Dire Straits originally released ‘Telegraph Road’ in 1982, featuring Mark Knopfler’s intricate guitar and storytelling.
2. Tommy Emmanuel’s piece showcases his fingerstyle technique, inspired by Chet Atkins, blending jazz, blues, and country.
3. Tuscia in Jazz hosts master classes and concerts in Bagnoregio and other towns within Viterbo province, Italy.
4. ‘Boogie Stupid’ is from John Scofield’s 2013 album Überjam Deux, blending jazz, funk, and electronic elements.
5. Lee Ritenour performed at New Morning in Paris with Dave Grusin, a noted jazz keyboardist and composer.
6. Gary Clark Jr.’s ‘Catfish Blues’ is attributed to Muddy Waters, showcasing his deep immersion in blues traditions.
7. ‘Nottingham Lace’ references a type of lace from England and is a staple in Buckethead’s live performances.
8. Steve Vai’s ‘The Crying Machine’ is on his 1996 album Fire Garden, highlighting his inventive guitar work.
9. Joe Satriani performed at Jazz in Marciac in 2014, a prestigious festival in France with diverse line-ups.
10. Slash often combines “The Godfather Theme” with “Sweet Child o’ Mine” in live shows, showcasing his iconic style.
11. Jeff Beck, a pioneering guitarist, wrote ‘Big Block,’ a testament to his virtuosic style and influence on rock music.
12. ‘Icky Thump’ critiques U.S. immigration policies with its powerful garage-rock style and political lyrics.
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