How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Randy Weston, Buddy DeFranco, Art Blakey, Lionel Hampton, Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Joe Farrell, Joe Henderson, George Duke, Alphonso Johnson, Robben Ford, Peter Erskine, Jean Luc-Ponty, Jaco Pastorius, Miles Davis, Sun Ra , John Zorn, Dexter Gordon
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.
1. What inspired the title “Hi Fly” composed by Randy Weston?
- A A jazz club in New York
- B Weston’s height of 6 feet 8 inches
- C A trip on an airplane
2. Where was a filmed performance of “Yesterdays” by Buddy DeFranco held in 1983?
- A London Jazz Festival
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Aurex Jazz Festival in Tokyo
3. At which 1987 festival did Art Blakey lead a special big band for a Blue Note tribute?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival
- C Newport Jazz Festival
4. Which composition did Lionel Hampton’s band perform at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1990?
- A Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)
- B Take the ‘A’ Train
- C In the Mood
5. Which vibraphonist joined the Herbie Hancock Super Trio at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival in 1987?
- A Milt Jackson
- B Bobby Hutcherson
- C Lionel Hampton
6. What was the theme of the opening day of the Aurex Jazz Festival in 1980?
- A A Night in Havana
- B Battle of the Horns
- C Jazz Noir
7. Which album by Jean‑Luc Ponty reached number 1 on the Jazz Albums chart in 1977?
- A Cosmic Messenger
- B Enigmatic Ocean
- C Imaginary Voyage
8. What song was regularly arranged by Jaco Pastorius for his groups and performed at Montreux in 1982?
- A The Chicken
- B Birdland
- C Teen Town
9. Which composition did Miles Davis perform at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970?
- A So What
- B Spanish Key
- C Round Midnight
10. Which ensemble vocal piece did Sun Ra Arkestra perform at the Chicago Jazz Festival in 1981?
- A Space Is the Place
- B Moondance
- C Blackbird
11. On what TV show did John Zorn perform “Snagglepuss” with David Sanborn in 1988?
- A Night Music
- B The Tonight Show
- C Saturday Night Live
12. At which festival did Dexter Gordon play “Cheese Cake” in 1982?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Harvest Jazz Festival
- C Monterey Jazz Festival
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Randy Weston’s “Hi Fly” was inspired by his remarkable height of 6 feet 8 inches. The title with a lofty suggestion is a nod to this personal trait.
2. Buddy DeFranco’s filmed performance of “Yesterdays” occurred at the Aurex Jazz Festival in Tokyo, a festival known for its impressive lineup of jazz greats.
3. Art Blakey led a special big band at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival in 1987. This one-off group paid tribute to Blue Note Records with a distinguished horn section.
4. Lionel Hampton’s band played “Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)” at the Montreal Jazz Festival, bringing swing era vibes to Canada in 1990.
5. Bobby Hutcherson joined the Herbie Hancock Super Trio at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival in 1987, adding his vibraphone brilliance to the performance.
6. The Aurex Jazz Festival’s opening day in 1980 featured the theme “Battle of the Horns,” showcasing trumpet and saxophone virtuosos in a dynamic lineup.
7. Jean‑Luc Ponty’s “Enigmatic Ocean” topped the Jazz Albums chart in 1977, solidifying his fusion prowess and broadening his listener base.
8. Jaco Pastorius frequently arranged “The Chicken” for his groups. It was a staple piece in his live repertoire, including the 1982 Montreux performance.
9. “Spanish Key,” from the album “Bitches Brew,” was one of the compositions Miles Davis performed at the legendary Isle of Wight Festival in 1970.
10. Sun Ra Arkestra featured “Space Is the Place” at the Chicago Jazz Festival in 1981, enchanting the audience with their cosmic ensemble vocals.
11. John Zorn performed “Snagglepuss” on ‘Night Music,’ the 1988 NBC show. The performance included David Sanborn and Marcus Miller among others.
12. Dexter Gordon took “Cheese Cake” to the Harvest Jazz Festival in 1982, a tasty choice from his classic hard bop repertoire.
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