This week In Jazz Legends 44/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Lou Donaldson, Thelonious Monk, Roy Hargrove, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman , Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Shaw, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Buddy Rich , Art Blakey, Art Ensemble Of Chicago, Cecil Taylor

They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Lou Donaldson's song "Just A Dream" showcases his skills on which instrument?

  • A Tenor saxophone
  • B Alto saxophone
  • C Piano

2. Thelonious Monk's "Evidence," performed in Japan 1963, was first recorded in what year?

  • A 1963
  • B 1948
  • C 1955

3. Roy Hargrove's version of "It Ain't Necessarily So" highlights his mastery of which instrument?

  • A Saxophone
  • B Trombone
  • C Trumpet

4. Duke Ellington's "Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool" was first released in which year?

  • A 1925
  • B 1958
  • C 1972

5. What notorious jazz event or recording is associated with "Benny Goodman 1979 #2"?

  • A Legendary concert
  • B Popular live album
  • C None

6. Which two trumpeters collaborated on "The Complete Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw Sessions"?

  • A Miles Davis and Chet Baker
  • B Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw
  • C Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong

7. Dizzy Gillespie performed "Con Alma" in Copenhagen in 1970 as part of which band?

  • A Miles Davis Quintet
  • B Benny Goodman Orchestra
  • C Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band

8. Miles Davis's performance of "Agitation" in Copenhagen, 1969, was part of which musical transition?

  • A Free jazz to smooth jazz
  • B Acoustic to electric
  • C Swing to bebop

9. "Flowers for a Lady," featured in Mingus's 1973 album, was premiered by a lineup missing which instrument?

  • A Trombone
  • B Guitar
  • C Piano

10. The Buddy Rich Big Band recorded a version of "One O'Clock Jump" originally by which bandleader?

  • A Duke Ellington
  • B Glenn Miller
  • C Count Basie

11. Art Blakey's "Blues March" was influenced by rhythms from which city?

  • A Chicago
  • B New Orleans
  • C New York

12. The Art Ensemble of Chicago collaborated with which musician in 1984 at the Théâtre Musical de Paris?

  • A Cecil Taylor
  • B John Coltrane
  • C Ella Fitzgerald

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Tracklist

1 . Lou Donaldson . Just A Dream

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Lou Donaldson. 'Blues Walking With Lou'

2 . Thelonious Monk . Evidence

Lifted from : Thelonious Monk records 'Live at the It Club' with Charlie Rouse et al (1964)

3 . Roy Hargrove . It ain't necessarily so

Lifted from : We remember Roy Hargrove. 'The Groove Factor'

4 . Duke Ellington . Mr Gentle Mr Cool

Lifted from : Duke Ellington visits Amsterdam (1958)

5 . Benny Goodman . Alone Together

Lifted from : On TV today, Benny Goodman with Bucky Pizzarelli (1979)

6 . Freddie Hubbard , Dizzy Gillespie . Woody Shaw . I'll Remember April

Lifted from : Freddie Hubbard takes his Quintet to Berlin (1985)

7 . Dizzy Gillespie . Con Alma

Lifted from : Dizzy Gillespie plays in Copenhagen (1970)

8 . Miles Davis . Agitation

Lifted from : Columbia publish Miles Davis album . 'E.S.P.' recorded with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams (1965)

9 . Charles Mingus . Flowers For A Lady

Lifted from : Charles Mingus records 'Mingus Moves' for Atlantic (1973)

10 . Buddy Rich . One O'Clock Jump

Lifted from : Buddy Rich takes his Big Band to Berlin (1984)

11 . Art Blakey . Blues March

Lifted from : Art Blakey records the album 'Moanin'' with the Jazz Messengers for Blue Note (1958)

12 . Art Ensemble Of Chicago & Cecil Taylor . Improvisation

Lifted from : Cecil Taylor sits in with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago (1984)

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

1. Lou Donaldson plays the alto saxophone on “Just A Dream.” His performance is a hallmark of his blues-infused jazz style that stands out in both solos and ensemble sections.

2. Thelonious Monk's piece "Evidence" was initially recorded in 1948. This track remains significant in demonstrating Monk's percussive, unconventional piano style.

3. Roy Hargrove excelled on the trumpet. His interpretation of standards like "It Ain't Necessarily So" showcases his seamless blend of technical skill and musical sensitivity.

4. "Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool" was first released in 1958. The collaboration with Harold Baker reflects Ellington’s broad-reaching influence in jazz.

5. "Benny Goodman 1979 #2" lacks documented context or significance. No notable track or event is tied to these details in the jazz archives.

6. Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw collaborate in sessions compiled as "The Complete Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw Sessions." Their partnership is noted for advanced harmonic interplay.

7. Dizzy Gillespie performed "Con Alma" with the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band. The concert demonstrated Gillespie's fusion of bebop and Afro-Cuban music.

8. Miles Davis was transitioning from acoustic to electric music around the time of his 1969 Copenhagen performance of “Agitation,” marking a new phase in his innovative career.

9. "Flowers for a Lady" by Mingus's ensemble included a piano. The composition leverages Mingus's distinctive style, marked by intricate rhythms and melodic configurations.

10. "One O'Clock Jump" is originally a Count Basie composition. Buddy Rich's band recorded it, exemplifying the enduring influence of Basie's legacy on big band music.

11. Art Blakey’s "Blues March" was inspired by New Orleans marching band rhythms. It blended hard bop with these elements, becoming a staple of his performances.

12. The Art Ensemble of Chicago performed with Cecil Taylor in Paris, 1984. The collaboration highlighted the experimental synergy between two avant-garde jazz acts.

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