How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, Steps Ahead, Spyro Gyra, Arturo Sandoval, Wayne Bergeron, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Brubeck, Doc Severinsen, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Sonny Rollins, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Wayne Shorter
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 385 Posts we publish this week.
1. What unique feature characterizes Herbie Hancock’s “Actual Proof” performances?
- A A rapid tempo change halfway through
- B Intricate rhythm and funk approach
- C Extended guitar solos
2. David Sanborn’s “Hideaway” prominently features which musical style blend?
- A Classical and blues
- B Jazz and instrumental pop
- C Folk and reggae
3. Marcus Miller’s ‘Live At Jazz In Marciac 2012’ highlights what aspect of his performance?
- A His vocal range
- B Virtuosity as a bassist
- C Extensive drum solos
4. What significant aspect marks the Steps Ahead concert in Tokyo in 1986?
- A The inclusion of a brass band section
- B The only live document of that particular lineup
- C An impromptu audience participation segment
5. Which element of ‘Not Unlike That’ by Spyro Gyra is particularly notable?
- A Quiet piano interludes
- B Energetic slap bass groove
- C Gregorian chant influences
6. The project ‘Maynard and Waynard’ by Sandoval and Bergeron pays homage to which musicians?
- A John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie
- B Maynard Ferguson and Wayne Bergeron
- C Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis
7. What composition did Mulligan, Brubeck, and Severinsen perform at the Big Band Hit Parade?
- A ‘Take the A’Train’
- B ‘Blue Rondo à la Turk’
- C ‘Autumn Leaves’
8. Which musician joined Miles Davis during the live Hamburg performance of “Wrinkle” in 1990?
- A Chick Corea on piano
- B Erin Davis on electronic percussion
- C Pat Metheny on guitar
9. Chet Baker’s version of “You Don’t Know What Love Is” was recorded in what city?
- A Paris
- B Rome
- C Amsterdam
10. “My One and Only Love” is a standard recorded by Sonny Rollins for which album?
- A *Saxophone Colossus*
- B *The Standard Sonny Rollins*
- C *Way Out West*
11. Redman and Mehldau’s performance of ‘Cheryl’ highlights what musical element?
- A Experimental electronic sounds
- B Improvisational dialogue
- C Choral harmonies
12. The track “Joy Rider” appears on which Wayne Shorter album?
- A *Speak No Evil*
- B *Atlantis*
- C *Joy Ryder*
Tracklist
1 . Herbie Hancock – Actual Proof (w/ Marcus Miller , Terri Lyne Carrington , Roy Hargrove)Columbia publish Herbie Hancock’s thirty-fifth album : ‘Future Shock’ featuring ‘Rockit’ (1983) |
2 . David Sanborn – Hideaway (w/ Marcus Miller) |
3 . Marcus Miller – Blast |
4 . Steps Ahead – Beirut |
5 . Spyro Gyra – Not Unlike That |
6 . Arturo Sandoval & Wayne Bergeron – Maynard and WaynardArturo Sandoval & Wayne Bergeron meet in LA (2013) |
7 . Gerry Mulligan , Dave Brubeck & Doc Severinsen – Take the A’Train |
8 . Miles Davis – Wrinkle |
9 . Chet Baker – You Don’t Know What Love IsChet Baker records ‘Chet Baker Sings’ for Pacific Jazz (1954) |
10 . Sonny Rollins – My One and Only LoveSonny Rollins records ‘Easy Living’ with George Duke, Paul Jackson and Tony Williams (1977) |
11 . Joshua Redman & Brad Mehldau – CherylJoshua Redman & Brad Mehldau duet in Marciac (2011) |
12 . Wayne Shorter – Jazz in Marciac |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. ‘Actual Proof’ showcases intricate rhythm and a funky approach. This piece originally appeared on Herbie Hancock’s album *Thrust*, illustrating the rhythm section’s technical prowess and signifying jazz’s mid-70s transition. Despite not featuring a rapid tempo change or extended guitar solo, its inclusion in live sets reflects its complexity and historical significance in jazz fusion.
2. Sanborn’s ‘Hideaway’ exemplifies a blend of jazz with instrumental pop. This composition highlights Sanborn’s signature style of integrating jazz with pop and R&B elements, a blend evident during his Montreux performance. This mix does not reference classical, blues, folk, or reggae influences.
3. Marcus Miller’s ‘Live At Jazz In Marciac 2012’ emphasizes his virtuosity as a bassist. The recording features Miller as a distinguished bass player and bandleader, captured in a full concert at this notable festival. His vocal prowess or focus on drums is not highlighted.
4. The Tokyo concert by Steps Ahead in 1986 is significant as the only live recording of that particular lineup. This event, originally released on Laserdisc and later CD, reflected the ensemble’s innovative jazz fusion approach. No brass band or audience participation was featured.
5. Spyro Gyra’s ‘Not Unlike That’ is notable for its energetic slap bass groove. Found on *The Rhinebeck Sessions*, this instrumental track highlights the band’s jazz fusion style. Elements like quiet interludes or chant influences do not feature prominently.
6. ‘Maynard and Waynard’ honors Maynard Ferguson and Wayne Bergeron. This collaboration reflects a tribute to legendary trumpeters within a jazz context, leveraging the performers’ mastery rather than referencing Coltrane or Gillespie.
7. ‘Take the A’Train’ was performed by Mulligan, Brubeck, and Severinsen at the Big Band Hit Parade. This piece is a classic of the jazz repertoire, here featuring a collaboration with the Cincinnati Pops, not including other standards like ‘Autumn Leaves’ or ‘Blue Rondo à la Turk’ .
8. During the Hamburg performance, Erin Davis joined Miles Davis on electronic percussion. The concert captured a period of continued innovation for Davis, with a selective ensemble but without artists like Corea or Metheny.
9. Chet Baker’s performance of ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ was recorded in Rome. This live 1956 recording at Teatro Eliseo is one from his European period, showcasing unique ensemble interplay despite not occurring in Paris or Amsterdam.
10. Sonny Rollins recorded “My One and Only Love” for his album *The Standard Sonny Rollins*. This standard’s reinterpretation reflects a blend of Rollins’s saxophone talent and Herbie Hancock’s piano work, unrelated to his other albums.
11. Redman and Mehldau’s performance of ‘Cheryl’ features improvisational dialogue. This interpretation of a Charlie Parker composition puts a spotlight on the dynamic interaction between saxophone and piano, rather than electronic or choral elements.
12. ‘Joy Rider’ appears on Wayne Shorter’s 1988 album *Joy Ryder*. The album includes original compositions by Shorter, exemplifying his distinct approach to jazz without referring to *Speak No Evil* or *Atlantis*.
For THE FULL JAZZ LEGENDS COLLECTION click here
