This week In Jazz Legends 46/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Art Blakey, The Jazz Messengers, Paquito D’Rivera, Tete Montoliu, Sonny Rollins, United Jazz and Rock Ensemble, Keith Jarrett, Paul Motian, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, Phil Woods, Sheila Jordan, Benny Carter All Stars, Freddie Hubbard, John Zorn, Masada, Jimmy Smith, Sam Rivers, Charles Mingus

They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which saxophonist made their debut with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers during a seminal 1959 performance at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris?

  • A Lee Morgan
  • B Dewey Redman
  • C Wayne Shorter

2. What was a key highlight of the XX Festival Internacional Jazz 1988 performance featuring Paquito D'Rivera and Tete Montoliu?

  • A The introduction of electronic instruments
  • B A fusion of Latin American and European jazz traditions
  • C A solo performance by Montoliu

3. What role did the Cascais Jazz Festival play in Portuguese history?

  • A It was canceled due to political unrest
  • B It was the inaugural international jazz festival in Portugal
  • C It received an award for the best cultural event of 1971

4. Which track did the United Jazz & Rock Ensemble perform at the 19th Hamburg Jazzfestival in 1994?

  • A "Na endlich"
  • B "Don't Follow The Follow-Me Sign"
  • C "The Champ"

5. In Keith Jarrett's 1973 Berlin Jazz Days performance, which percussionist expanded the sound of the American Quartet?

  • A Donald Bailey
  • B Danny Johnson
  • C Guilherme Franco

6. What notable combination can be heard in Phil Woods and Sheila Jordan's performance at the 25th Berlin Jazz Festival?

  • A Jazz and Classical symphony
  • B Dixieland and Bossa Nova
  • C "Guinever's Garden" with "Body And Soul"

7. What is a defining feature of the Benny Carter All-Stars' 1985 Stockholm performance?

  • A Inclusion of original compositions by Carter
  • B Extensive use of jazz fusion techniques
  • C Collaboration among accomplished jazz musicians

8. Freddie Hubbard's "Straight Life" album belongs to which genre mix?

  • A Free jazz and modal jazz
  • B Post-bop, soul jazz, and jazz-funk
  • C Latin jazz and bebop

9. The track "Bithaiveth" by Masada highlights which of John Zorn's musical approaches?

  • A Fusing Jewish traditions with avant-garde jazz
  • B Classical interpretation of jazz standards
  • C Integration of Celtic folk themes

10. What hallmark is associated with Jimmy Smith's "The Champ" at the Newport Jazz Festival?

  • A The debut of a new organ model
  • B A reinterpretation of Dizzy Gillespie’s composition
  • C A partnership with Duke Ellington

11. What characterizes the performance of the Sam Rivers Trio in 1979?

  • A Strict adherence to classical forms
  • B Continuous improvisation and technical mastery
  • C Minimalist soundscapes

12. Which track was notably missing from Charles Mingus's 1972 Barcelona concert?

  • A "Moanin'"
  • B "Celia"
  • C "Celia" and "Peggy's Blue Skylight"

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Tracklist

1 . Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers . Goldie

Lifted from : Art Blakey takes The Jazz Messengers to Paris (1959)

2 . Paquito D'Rivera & Tete Montoliu . Night in Tunisia

Lifted from : Paquito D'Rivera meets Tete Montoliu in Barcelona (1988)

3 . Sonny Rollins . Don't Stop the Carnival

Lifted from : Sonny Rollins goes to Portugal (1976)

4 . United Jazz and Rock Ensemble . Don't Follow The Follow-Me Sign

Lifted from : United Jazz . Rock Ensemble gather in Hamburg (1994)

5 . Keith Jarrett , Paul Motian, Dewey Redman & Charlie Haden . Fort Yawuh

Lifted from : Keith Jarrett plays at 'Berliner Jazztage' (1973)

6 . Phil Woods & Sheila Jordan . Guinevere's Garden, Body And Soul

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Sheila Jordan. 'Hear Jordan'

7 . Benny Carter All Stars . Just Friends (w/ Tommy Flanagan)

Lifted from : We remember Tommy Flanagan. 'The Modest Magnificent'

8 . Freddie Hubbard . Straight Life

Lifted from : Freddie Hubbard records 'Straight Life' with Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, George Benson . Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette et al (1970)

9 . John Zorn & Masada . Bithaiveth

Lifted from : John Zorn's Masada visits Hamburg (1994)

10 . Jimmy Smith - The Champ

Lifted from : Jimmy Smith records 'Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise,' a live album for Blue Note (1957)

11 . Sam Rivers . In Munich, Germany (w/ Dave Holland, Thurman Barker)

Lifted from : Sam Rivers takes his Trio to Germany (1979)

12 . Charles Mingus . Peggie's Blue Skylight

Lifted from : Charles Mingus takes his quintet to Spain (1972)

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

1. Wayne Shorter made his notable debut with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers during this 1959 concert. This performance is remembered for its impressive lineup, including Lee Morgan on trumpet.

2. The collaboration between Paquito D'Rivera and Tete Montoliu in 1988 was celebrated for blending Latin American and European jazz traditions. This cultural exchange took place during the festival’s twentieth edition.

3. The Cascais Jazz Festival, first held in 1971, marked Portugal's first international jazz festival. It played a role in cultural and democratic shifts in the country’s history.

4. The United Jazz & Rock Ensemble opened their set with "Don't Follow The Follow-Me Sign" at the Hamburg Jazzfestival. This track is noted for its fusion of jazz and rock elements.

5. Guilherme Franco expanded the American Quartet's sound with his percussion in Berlin. His contribution reflected the group's evolving dynamic during their live performances.

6. The performance at the Berlin Jazz Festival featured "Guinever's Garden" interwoven with "Body And Soul." This blend characterizes the mix of new and classic jazz repertoire.

7. The Stockholm performance by Benny Carter All-Stars is known for the synergy among its jazz veterans. These musicians created a memorable live session anchored by Carter's leadership.

8. Freddie Hubbard's "Straight Life" album is an exploration of post-bop, soul jazz, and jazz-funk. Recorded in 1970, it remains a signature piece in Hubbard’s discography.

9. “Bithaiveth” is a testament to John Zorn's fusion of Jewish traditions with avant-garde jazz. It showcases Masada’s commitment to innovative musical expression.

10. Jimmy Smith’s rendition of "The Champ" at Newport highlighted his interpretation of Dizzy Gillespie's work. The performance underscored Smith’s influence on jazz organ play.

11. The Sam Rivers Trio performance in 1979 emphasized continuous improvisation. Rivers’ dynamic ensemble was marked by intense interaction and technical skill.

12. "Peggy's Blue Skylight" was a highlight, but "Celia" was not missed in the Barcelona concert context. Mingus's tour included notable works like these.

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