How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Branford Marsalis, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Return to Forever, Stan Kenton, Jimmy Smith, Maynard Ferguson, Gerry Mulligan, Modern Jazz Quartet, Martial Solal, Toots Thielemans
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 430 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which track was included in Branford Marsalis’s set at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1987?
- A Yesterdays
- B Giant Steps
- C Dienda
2. Who originally composed “Over Shadow Hill Way”?
- A Wayne Shorter
- B Herbie Hancock
- C Chick Corea
3. What instrument does McCoy Tyner play in the ensemble performing “Birdlike”?
- A Drums
- B Piano
- C Trumpet
4. Which track opened the set at the 1972 Festival de Chateauvallon concert?
- A Awakening
- B You Know, You Know
- C Meeting of the Spirits
5. “Hang Up Your Hang Ups” was co-written by Herbie Hancock and which guitarist?
- A John Scofield
- B Melvin “Wah Wah Watson” Ragin
- C Wes Montgomery
6. Which band member led Return to Forever during their “Live 1975” performance?
- A Chick Corea
- B Lenny White
- C Al Di Meola
7. The “lost concert” in March 1978 involved which bandleader who missed due to an accident in 1977?
- A Stan Kenton
- B Duke Ellington
- C Count Basie
8. What instrument does Jimmy Smith play in the 1964 recording of “The Sermon”?
- A Piano
- B Hammond organ
- C Bass
9. Who composed “Birdland,” performed by Maynard Ferguson at the Montreux Jazz Festival?
- A Herbie Hancock
- B Joe Zawinul
- C Charles Mingus
10. At which festival did Gerry Mulligan perform “Venus de Milo” with his quartet in 1986?
- A Newport Jazz Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Capital Radio Jazz Festival
11. John Lewis composed which piece performed by the Modern Jazz Quartet in 1982?
- A Django
- B Lullaby of Birdland
- C Round Midnight
12. Which harmonica player collaborated with Martial Solal on “What Is This Thing Called Love”?
- A Jean Toots Thielemans
- B Larry Adler
- C Stevie Wonder
Tracklist
1 . Branford Marsalis . Giant Step |
2 . Wayne Shorter . Over Shadow Hill WayWe all wish Wayne Shorter . happy birthday. ‘You Are So Wayne’ |
3 . Freddie Hubbard , Woody Shaw , Joe Henderson & McCoy Tyner . BirdlikeFreddie Hubbard records ‘Ready for Freddie’ with Wayne Shorter , McCoy Tyner et al (1961) |
4 . Mahavishnu Orchestra . Meeting of the Spirits |
5 . Herbie Hancock . Hang Up Your Hang Ups |
6 . Return to Forever . Beyond the 7th GalaxyReturn to Forever record ‘Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy,’ their third album (1973) |
7 . Stan Kenton . Turtle Talk |
8 . Jimmy Smith . The Sermon |
9 . Maynard Ferguson . Birdland |
10 . Gerry Mulligan . Venus De Milo |
11 . Modern Jazz Quartet . DjangoThe Modern Jazz Quartet begins the recording of their album . ‘Pyramid’ (1959) |
12 . Martial Solal & Toots Thielemans . What Is This Thing Called Love |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “Giant Steps” was performed by Branford Marsalis at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1987. The official concert recording includes this track among others, documenting the personnel and setlist of the event.
2. Wayne Shorter composed “Over Shadow Hill Way,” initially recorded on his 1988 album “Joy Ryder.” The track showcases his skill as a saxophonist and composer, later appearing on live recorded projects.
3. McCoy Tyner plays piano in the ensemble featuring in “Birdlike,” alongside other jazz luminaries like Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. His contributions to the ensemble’s dynamic are well-praised.
4. “Meeting of the Spirits” opened the Mahavishnu Orchestra’s set at the Chateauvallon concert in 1972. This track also began their debut album “The Inner Mounting Flame.”
5. Melvin “Wah Wah Watson” Ragin co-wrote “Hang Up Your Hang Ups” with Herbie Hancock. Their collaboration further advanced Hancock’s mid-70s jazz-funk sound.
6. Chick Corea led Return to Forever during the “Live 1975” recordings. The performance captured the group’s jazz-rock evolution with Corea at the helm.
7. Stan Kenton missed a 1977 performance due to a head injury, leading to the later “lost concert” in 1978. His Creative World label documented Kenton’s prolific output despite health issues.
8. Jimmy Smith plays the Hammond organ on “The Sermon.” His trio’s 1964 performance on BBC television highlights Smith’s skill and influence on jazz organ music.
9. Joe Zawinul composed “Birdland,” which Maynard Ferguson performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival. The piece became a key standard in the fusion genre.
10. Gerry Mulligan performed “Venus de Milo” at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1986, reaffirming his longstanding connection with the event and showcasing his classic repertoire.
11. “Django,” one of John Lewis’s earliest compositions, was performed by the Modern Jazz Quartet in 1982. Its classical infusion with jazz made it a staple of their performances.
12. Beloved jazz harmonica player Jean Toots Thielemans collaborated with Martial Solal on “What Is This Thing Called Love,” adding his signature touch to the Cole Porter standard.
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