How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stan Getz Quartet, Pat Metheny Group, Astor Piazzolla, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen, Buddy Rich, Modern Jazz Quartet, Louis Armstrong, Jaco Pastorius, Lionel Hampton, Billy Cobham, George Duke Band, John Coltrane, Don Ellis
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 470 Posts we publish this week.
1. What notable live jazz performance took place at the Stadthalle in Vienna on July 4, 1987?
- A Pat Metheny Group featuring Lyle Mays
- B Stan Getz Quartet’s rendition of ‘I Can’t Get Started’
- C Louis Armstrong’s showcase of ‘Basin Street Blues’
2. Which Pat Metheny composition was regularly performed by his group during their 1980 concerts?
- A New Chautauqua
- B Bright Size Life
- C Hermitage
3. What notable style is associated with Astor Piazzolla’s 1984 Montreal performance?
- A Dixieland Jazz
- B Nuevo Tango
- C Bebop
4. Which famous jazz festival hosted the collaboration of Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen in 1977?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C North Sea Jazz Festival
5. What notable event featured Buddy Rich’s drum solo in 1986?
- A Stockholm Jazz Festival
- B The Bell Telephone Hour
- C Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club
6. ‘Bag’s Groove’ is most associated with which jazz group?
- A Modern Jazz Quartet
- B Duke Ellington Orchestra
- C Miles Davis Quintet
7. Which song performed by Louis Armstrong is a nod to a famous New Orleans street?
- A St. James Infirmary
- B Basin Street Blues
- C When the Saints Go Marching In
8. What is the notable characteristic of Jaco Pastorius’s performance of ‘The Chicken’ at the Montreal Jazz Festival?
- A Melodic bass lines
- B Percussion solos
- C Harmonica features
9. ‘Flying Home’ is widely recognized as the signature tune of which artist?
- A Benny Goodman
- B Lionel Hampton
- C Duke Ellington
10. Which event featured the 1976 live performance of ‘Stratus’ by the Billy Cobham and George Duke Band?
- A Newport Jazz Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Monterey Jazz Festival
11. Who was part of John Coltrane’s lineup at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1966?
- A McCoy Tyner
- B Pharoah Sanders
- C Eric Dolphy
Tracklist
1 . Stan Getz Quartet . I Can’t Get Started |
2 . Pat Metheny Group . Hermitage |
3 . Astor Piazzolla . Chin Chin |
4 . Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown & Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen . You Look Good to Me |
5 . Buddy Rich . Drum Solo |
6 . Modern Jazz Quartet . Bag’s Groove |
7 . Louis Armstrong . Basin Street Blues |
8 . Jaco Pastorius . The Chicken (w/ Friends) |
9 . Lionel Hampton . Flying Home |
10 . Billy Cobham & George Duke Band . StratusBilly Cobham teams up with George Duke at Montreux Jazz (1976) |
11 . John Coltrane . At Newport |
12 . Don Ellis . Eros |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The Stan Getz Quartet performed ‘I Can’t Get Started’ at the Vienna Jazz Gala. Stan Getz led this live showcase with a notable jazz piano solo by Kenny Barron. This event was a modern interpretation of a jazz classic.
2. ‘Hermitage’ was a staple of Pat Metheny Group’s 1980 setlists and is a notable Metheny composition. This piece highlights the interplay and melodic approach characteristic of the group.
3. Astor Piazzolla’s performance is known for its nuevo tango style. This blend of jazz, tango, and classical music was a hallmark of his 1984 Montreal concert.
4. The Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977 featured Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. This festival is known for live recordings of notable jazz performances.
5. Buddy Rich’s drum solo occurred during the Stockholm Jazz Festival in 1986. Rich was known for his exceptional technique and showmanship throughout his career.
6. ‘Bag’s Groove,’ associated with the Modern Jazz Quartet, showcases Milt Jackson’s vibraphone skills. The piece has become a jazz standard since its original recording by the Milt Jackson Quintet.
7. ‘Basin Street Blues,’ performed by Louis Armstrong, references New Orleans’ famous Basin Street. Armstrong popularized this Dixieland jazz standard throughout his career.
8. Jaco Pastorius’s Montreal performance of ‘The Chicken’ featured distinct fretless bass techniques. His jazz-funk sensibilities and melodic bass lines highlighted this live interpretation.
9. ‘Flying Home,’ a signature tune of Lionel Hampton, played a pivotal role in big band jazz. Hampton’s energetic solos and innovative arrangements are celebrated in jazz history.
10. Billy Cobham and George Duke Band performed ‘Stratus’ at the 1976 Montreux Jazz Festival. This event brought together leading jazz fusion artists for a memorable live show.
11. John Coltrane’s Newport Jazz Festival lineup in 1966 included Pharoah Sanders. Coltrane’s final appearance at Newport was noted for its intense sound and improvisations.
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