How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Anita O’Day, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Weather Report, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Joshua Redman, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Paul Desmond, Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
1. What style shift occurs in Anita O’Day’s “Love For Sale”?
- A From swing to ballad
- B From Latin groove to swing
- C From blues to bop
2. What song did Mel Tormé and Jon Hendricks collaborate on, linked to Count Basie?
- A Jumpin’ at the Woodside
- B Down for Double
- C Lil’ Darlin’
3. Which instrument takes the lead in “Teen Town” by Weather Report?
- A Saxophone
- B Bass
- C Drums
4. Which piece is synonymous with Duke Ellington’s orchestra?
- A Take The “A” Train
- B Mood Indigo
- C Caravan
5. What instrument did Miles Davis notably alter with a wah pedal in Oslo 1971?
- A Trumpet
- B Saxophone
- C Guitar
6. Joshua Redman performed which standard at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1999?
- A Blue in Green
- B Summertime
- C My Favorite Things
7. The Dizzy Gillespie Quintet’s 1965 Paris concert featured which saxophonist on flute?
- A John Coltrane
- B James Moody
- C Yusef Lateef
8. Who played baritone guitar on “Song For The Boys”?
- A Pat Metheny
- B Lee Ritenour
- C Al Di Meola
9. Bill Evans performed “Emily” live in which city in 1969?
- A Helsinki
- B Stockholm
- C London
10. On which television show did Ella Fitzgerald perform “Dancing On The Ceiling” in 1957?
- A The Ed Sullivan Show
- B The Nat “King” Cole Show
- C The Tonight Show
11. Who played piano on Paul Desmond’s “Emily” recording in 1969?
- A Bill Evans
- B Herbie Hancock
- C Keith Jarrett
12. Which album includes Charlie Haden’s composition “La Pasionaria”?
- A Liberation Music Orchestra
- B The Ballad of the Fallen
- C Beyond the Missouri Sky
Tracklist
1 . Anita O’Day – Love For Sale |
2 . Jon Hendricks & Mel Torme – Down For Double |
3 . Weather Report – Teen Town |
4 . Duke Ellington – Take The “A” TrainDuke Ellington records the ’70th Birthday Concert’ album in Bristol, England (1969) |
5 . Miles Davis – Honky TonkColumbia publish Miles Davis’ album : ‘Get Up with It’ (1974) |
6 . Joshua Redman – SummertimeOn TV today , Joshua Redman plays ‘Summertime’ (1998) |
7 . Dizzy Gillespie – All the things you are |
8 . Bill Evans – Emily |
9 . Ella Fitzgerald – Dancing On The Ceiling (w/ Nat “King” Cole)On TV today , Ella Fitzgerald at ‘Nat King Cole Show’ (1957) |
10 . Paul Desmond – Emily |
11 . Charlie Haden – La Pasionaria (w/ Liberation Music Orchestra) |
12 . Pat Metheny – Song for the boysPat Metheny records ‘One Quiet Night’ solo on acoustic and baritone guitars (2001) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Anita O’Day’s version of “Love For Sale” transitions from a Latin groove to a swing feel. The arrangement by Billy May reflects this stylistic shift, starting in Eb minor and moving into G minor.
2. Mel Tormé and Jon Hendricks worked on “Down for Double,” a piece connected to Count Basie’s orchestra. The collaboration is a prime example of vocalese, setting lyrics to the piece.
3. In “Teen Town,” Jaco Pastorius’s bass takes the lead, showcasing his innovative technique. This track is a key part of Weather Report’s “Heavy Weather.”
4. “Take The ‘A’ Train” is synonymous with Duke Ellington’s orchestra, serving as their signature piece. The piece was composed by Billy Strayhorn.
5. Miles Davis used a wah pedal to alter his trumpet’s sound during the 1971 Oslo concert. This unique technique featured predominantly in “Honky Tonk.”
6. At the Newport Jazz Festival in 1999, Joshua Redman played “Summertime.” This rendition is noted for aligning with the jazz tradition and showcasing his saxophone prowess.
7. James Moody played both tenor saxophone and flute during the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet’s 1965 Paris concert, recorded at the Olympia theater.
8. Pat Metheny played baritone guitar on “Song For The Boys,” a track from his solo album “One Quiet Night.” Metheny was the sole performer during the recording sessions.
9. In 1969, Bill Evans played “Emily” live in Helsinki, part of a tour with his trio that included Eddie Gomez and Marty Morell. This tour captured Evans’s lyrical approach.
10. Ella Fitzgerald performed “Dancing On The Ceiling” on The Nat “King” Cole Show in 1957, displaying her jazz vocal style alongside Nelson Riddle’s orchestra.
11. Herbie Hancock was the pianist on Paul Desmond’s “Emily” recording in 1969, a track on the album “Summertime.” This version was recorded in Van Gelder Studio.
12. “La Pasionaria” is on Charlie Haden’s album “The Ballad of the Fallen.” This composition was part of his Liberation Music Orchestra project, highlighting politically inspired jazz.