This week In Jazz Legends 48/52

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

The subjects du jour are : 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.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

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

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Tracklist

1 . Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd . Desafinado (w/ Perry Como)

Lifted from : We remember Charlie Byrd. 'Last Flight'

2 . Chico Hamilton . The Baron

Lifted from : We remember Chico Hamilton. 'Mr. Chic Man'

3 . Herbie Hancock . I Thought It Was You

Lifted from : Columbia publish Herbie Hancock's twenty-fourth album . 'Directstep' (1978)

4 . Randy Brecker & Michael Brecker . Sponge

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Randy Brecker. 'Brother Randy'

5 . Oscar Peterson & Count Basie . Jumping At The Woodside

Lifted from : Oscar Peterson and Count Basie record the album 'Satch and Josh' in Los Angeles (1974)

6 . Stanley Turrentine . Sugar

Lifted from : Stanley Turrentine records for CTI 'Sugar,' an album with Freddie Hubbard, George Benson, Ron Carter et al (1970)

7 . Joe Henderson & Kenny Wheeler . Inner Urge

Lifted from : Joe Henderson records 'Inner Urge' for Blue Note with Mccoy Tyner, Bob Cranshaw and Elvin Jones (1964)

8 . Freddie Hubbard . Round About Midnight

Lifted from : Freddie Hubbard records the album 'Keystone Bop Vol. 2: Friday . Saturday' with Joe Henderson and Bobby Hutcherson (1981)

9 . Dizzy Gillespie . Autumn Leaves (w/ Oscar Peterson Trio)

Lifted from : Pablo Records tape 'Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie,' their eponymous album (1974)

10 . Bill Evans . Re: Person I Knew

Lifted from : Bill Evans records the live album . 'The Paris Concert: Edition Two' with Marc Johnson and Joe LaBarbera (1979)

11 . Jaco Pastorius . Three Views of A Secret

Lifted from : Jaco Pastorius records 'The Birthday Concert' in Florida for Warner Bros. (1995)

12 . Rahsaan Roland Kirk . The Inflated Tear

Lifted from : Roland 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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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 22, 2026