How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd , Chico Hamilton, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Oscar Peterson, Count Basie, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Henderson, Kenny Wheeler, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie , Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Rahsaan Roland Kirk
They are the “Jazz Legends” performers selected among the 369 Posts we publish this week.
1. What major American television show did Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd appear on in 1962 to promote bossa nova?
- A The Ed Sullivan Show
- B The Perry Como Show
- C American Bandstand
2. Which 1966 album by Chico Hamilton features the track “The Baron”?
- A *The Dealer*
- B *Man from Two Worlds*
- C *El Chico*
3. Which Doug Stone song hit number 1 on Canada’s RPM Country Tracks chart?
- A “Faith in Me, Faith in You”
- B “More Love”
- C “I Thought It Was You”
4. “Sponge” is a jazz fusion composition by which member of the Brecker Brothers?
- A Michael Brecker
- B Randy Brecker
- C Both Brothers Together
5. What Harlem hotel is referred to in Count Basie’s “Jumpin’ at the Woodside”?
- A The Apollo
- B The Woodside Hotel
- C The Savoy Inn
6. Which CTI album marked Stanley Turrentine’s debut for the label in 1970?
- A *Sugar*
- B *Don’t Mess with Mister T.*
- C *Pieces of Dreams*
7. What kind of personal struggle inspired Joe Henderson’s “Inner Urge”?
- A Anger and frustration
- B Joy and celebration
- C Heartbreak and sorrow
8. For the soundtrack of which 1986 film did Freddie Hubbard record “Round Midnight”?
- A *Round Midnight*
- B *Paris Blues*
- C *Bird*
9. Who collaborated with Oscar Peterson on their 1974 album featuring “Autumn Leaves”?
- A Charlie Parker
- B Dizzy Gillespie
- C John Coltrane
10. Which composition by Bill Evans is an anagram of his producer’s name?
- A “Waltz for Debby”
- B “My Foolish Heart”
- C “Re: Person I Knew”
11. The 1981 album *Word of Mouth* by Jaco Pastorius features which harmonica player?
- A Toots Thielemans
- B Stevie Wonder
- C Howard Levy
12. During which festival did Roland Kirk perform “The Inflated Tear” in 1967?
- A Monterey Jazz Festival
- B Fourth Mezinarodni Jazz Festival
- C North Sea Jazz Festival
Tracklist
1 . Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd . Desafinado (w/ Perry Como) |
2 . Chico Hamilton . The Baron |
3 . Herbie Hancock . I Thought It Was YouColumbia publish Herbie Hancock’s twenty-fourth album . ‘Directstep’ (1978) |
4 . Randy Brecker & Michael Brecker . Sponge |
5 . Oscar Peterson & Count Basie . Jumping At The WoodsideOscar Peterson and Count Basie record the album ‘Satch and Josh’ in Los Angeles (1974) |
6 . Stanley Turrentine . Sugar |
7 . Joe Henderson & Kenny Wheeler . Inner Urge |
8 . Freddie Hubbard . Round About Midnight |
9 . Dizzy Gillespie . Autumn Leaves (w/ Oscar Peterson Trio)Pablo Records tape ‘Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie,’ their eponymous album (1974) |
10 . Bill Evans . Re: Person I Knew |
11 . Jaco Pastorius . Three Views of A SecretJaco Pastorius records ‘The Birthday Concert’ in Florida for Warner Bros. (1995) |
12 . Rahsaan Roland Kirk . The Inflated TearRoland Kirk starts the recording of ‘The Inflated Tear,’ an album for Atlantic (1968) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. On The Perry Como Show, Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd brought bossa nova to American living rooms. Their performance highlighted “Desafinado,” captivating audiences with the then-novel Brazilian sound.
2. *The Dealer* features “The Baron” and showcases Chico Hamilton’s innovative drumming alongside his ensemble. Recorded in 1966, it’s a hallmark of his experimental style.
3. “I Thought It Was You” topped Canada’s RPM Country Tracks chart. Its tale of love lost resonated across borders, solidifying Doug Stone’s early ’90s success.
4. Randy Brecker’s “Sponge” exemplified the fusion style of the Brecker Brothers. Released on their debut album, it blended jazz and funk, highlighting their instrumental prowess.
5. The Woodside Hotel lent its name to “Jumpin’ at the Woodside,” a swing staple by Count Basie. Known for its hospitality to jazz musicians, it’s forever tied to the tune’s legacy.
6. Stanley Turrentine’s *Sugar* marked his CTI debut, celebrated for its blend of soul jazz and post-bop. Recorded in 1970, it’s now a jazz standard.
7. Henderson composed “Inner Urge” amid personal strife in New York. Its introspective tones speak to the angst and creativity that fueled this jazz standard.
8. Hubbard recorded “Round Midnight” for *Round Midnight*, a film capturing jazz’s mystique. His contribution brought Monk’s classic to life in a cinematic context.
9. Dizzy Gillespie partnered with Oscar Peterson on “Autumn Leaves.” Their 1974 recording remains a testament to jazz collaboration’s wonders.
10. “Re: Person I Knew” cleverly honors Orrin Keepnews, reflecting Evans’s playful titular tribute and compositional brilliance.
11. Toots Thielemans delivered an exceptional performance on Jaco Pastorius’s “Word of Mouth.” His harmonica added a distinct layer to Pastorius’s orchestral vision.
12. Kirk’s Prague performance of “The Inflated Tear” was a festival highlight. It captured his unique sound, blending technical acumen with deep emotion.
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