This week In Jazz Legends 39/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Jean Luc Ponty, Weather Report, Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, The Crusaders, Tom Jobim, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, Ralph Towner, Gary Peacock, Baden Powell, Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Astor Piazzolla, Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry, Phil Woods

They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 445 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which element dominates the track by Jean-Luc Ponty from "Imaginary Voyage" released in 1976?

  • A Piano solos
  • B Synthesizer riffs
  • C Violin feature

2. Which instrument takes the lead role in Weather Report's "Teen Town" composed by Jaco Pastorius?

  • A Drums
  • B Bass
  • C Guitar

3. For which legendary bassist was the Miles Davis track "Mr. Pastorius" named?

  • A Ron Carter
  • B Charles Mingus
  • C Jaco Pastorius

4. What genre blend were The Crusaders known for during their peak years in the 1980s?

  • A Jazz and folk
  • B R&B and funk
  • C Classical and blues

5. At which festival did Antônio Carlos Jobim give his last Brazilian public performance?

  • A Free Jazz Festival
  • B Rio Carnival
  • C São Paulo Jazz Fest

6. Which 1981 event includes Sarah Vaughan's performance of "Wave"?

  • A Montreal Jazz Festival
  • B New Orleans Jazz Fest
  • C Toronto Concert

7. Which guest musician joined Betty Carter for her Night Music performance of "Tight"?

  • A Wayne Shorter
  • B Branford Marsalis
  • C Joe Henderson

8. Ralph Towner collaborated with which bassist on the 1994 album "Oracle"?

  • A Gary Peacock
  • B Charlie Haden
  • C Esperanza Spalding

9. Which instrument was used by Baden Powell in his performance of "A lenda do Abaeté"?

  • A Piano
  • B Flute
  • C Guitar

10. On what type of program did Lester Young perform "Mean to Me" in 1958?

  • A A live radio concert
  • B An educational series
  • C A televised jazz party

11. What instrument did Astor Piazzolla play in his 1974 Milan recordings with Gerry Mulligan?

  • A Bandoneon
  • B Clarinet
  • C Harmonica

12. During the 1959 Quincy Jones European tour, which musician prominently featured alongside Clark Terry?

  • A Phil Woods
  • B Herbie Hancock
  • C Stan Getz

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Tracklist

1 . Jean-Luc Ponty - Wandering on the Milky Way

Lifted from : Bon Anniversaire Jean-Luc Ponty. 'Cool Hand Jean-Luc'

2 . Weather Report - Teen Town

Lifted from : Weather Report perform in Germany (1978)

3 . Miles Davis & Marcus Miller - Mr Pastorius

Lifted from : We remember Miles Davis. 'Last Miles'

4 . The Crusaders - Standing Tall

Lifted from : We remember Wilton Felder. 'Crusading'

5 . Tom Jobim - Wave

Lifted from : 'Jobim, Hancock & Friends' Tom Jobim’s Last Concert

6 . Sarah Vaughan - Wave

Lifted from : Sarah Vaughan records the album 'Live in Japan' at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo (1973)

7 . Betty Carter - Tight (w/ Branford Marsalis)

Lifted from : We remember Betty Carter. 'Betty Bop'

8 . Ralph Towner & Gary Peacock - The Prowler

Lifted from : Ralph Towner meets Gary Peacock (1997)

9 . Baden Powell - A primera Vez

Lifted from : We remember Baden Powell. 'Playing So Well'

10 . Lester Young & Coleman Hawkins - Mean To Me / Symphony Sid

Lifted from : On TV today, Coleman Hawkins , Lester Young et al at '"Art Ford Jazz Party' (1958)

11 . Astor Piazzolla & Gerry Mulligan - Years Of Solitude

Lifted from : Astor Piazzolla and Gerry Mulligan record 'Summit' in Italy (1974)

12 . Clark Terry & Phil Woods - Undecided

Lifted from : We remember Phil Woods. 'In The Woods'

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Jean-Luc Ponty's track from "Imaginary Voyage" is known for its violin feature, reflecting his electric violin style in the jazz fusion realm of the 1970s.

2. In "Teen Town," Jaco Pastorius showcases the bass as the lead instrument, highlighting his innovative approach to jazz fusion.

3. The track "Mr. Pastorius" honors Jaco Pastorius, with Miles Davis and Marcus Miller creating a piece as a tribute to the bassist's legacy.

4. The Crusaders blended jazz, R&B, and funk, a sonic signature of their evolving style through the 1970s and 1980s.

5. Antônio Carlos Jobim's last Brazilian public performance occurred at the Free Jazz Festival in 1993, immortalizing his legacy.

6. Sarah Vaughan performed "Wave" as part of her 1981 Toronto concert, integrating it into her extensive Jobim repertoire.

7. During her Night Music appearance, Betty Carter was accompanied by Branford Marsalis, a match fitting the show's cross-genre ethos.

8. Ralph Towner's "Oracle" features bassist Gary Peacock, marking their continued collaboration within the ECM label's chamber-jazz artistry.

9. Baden Powell played the guitar in his instrumental rendition of "A lenda do Abaeté," staying true to his Brazilian musical influences.

10. Lester Young's 1958 rendition of "Mean to Me" was performed on Art Ford's Jazz Party, a broadcast gathering iconic jazz talent.

11. Astor Piazzolla played the bandoneon during the 1974 Milan sessions with Gerry Mulligan, merging Argentine and jazz influences.

12. Phil Woods starred alongside Clark Terry during the 1959 Quincy Jones tour, showcasing their collaborative skill within a big band context.

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