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Which of the following was NOT a reason why jazz was considered a low art form? a. Brothels b. ... Started by jessicacav	3 Replies 63 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by vish98
The swing era guitarist who first amplified the guitar was a) Freddie Green. b) Django ... Started by Engineer	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by TheNamesImani
Who is considered the father of jazz tenor saxophone? a) Sidney Bechet b) Johnny Hodges c) ... Started by clmills979	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by kaykay69
Which of the following was NOT a swing era small group? a) Clouds of Joy b) The Clambake Seven ... Started by TVarnum	1 Replies 8 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by jharrington11
Which of the following best describes The International Sweethearts of Rhythm? a) An all-female ... Started by Yi-Chen	3 Replies 26 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by Sarahjh
Woody Herman led a big band known as which of the following? a) The Casa Loma Orchestra b) The ... Started by nmorano1	1 Replies 12 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by ndhahbi
Which of the following women became a leader of an all-male big band? a) Ella Fitzgerald b) ... Started by AEWBW	1 Replies 15 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by makaylafy
Commercial dance bands that focused on arrangements with minimal improvisation were known as which ... Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by nmyers
The Gramercy Five was a small group led by which of the following big band leaders? a) Benny ... Started by wrbasek0	3 Replies 18 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by aham8f
Which of the following was one of the first notable white bands in the swing era? a) Casa Loma ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 8 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by kardosa007
What was the nickname given to the Count Basie rhythm section that represented its collective ... Started by fbq8i	1 Replies 14 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by HandsomeMarc
What is one factor that distinguished the piano style of Earl Fatha Hines? a) A spare, bluesy ... Started by soccerdreamer_17	1 Replies 14 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by moormoney
Ella Fitzgerald was the vocalist with which of the following big bands? a) Benny Goodman b) ... Started by WhattoUnderstand	3 Replies 31 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by heinisk01
Which of the following was NOT a well-known swingera bandleader? a) Chick Webb b) Benny Goodman ... Started by karen	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by qytan
Whichof the following musicians is credited with developing the framework forbig band arranging? ... Started by fnuegbu	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by guyanai
Swing Street was located in which of the following areas of Manhattan? a) Greenwich Village b) ... Started by cmoore54	1 Replies 58 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by moormoney
Who was NOT known primarily as a stride pianist? a) James P. Johnson b) Earl Hines c) Willie ... Started by khang	3 Replies 36 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by Jsherida
Who of the following vocalists was known for a flamboyant vocal style? a) Mildred Bailey b) Cab ... Started by tnt_battle	1 Replies 22 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by katieost
Who was the first to gain acceptance for the violin as a legitimate jazz instrument? a) Paul ... Started by jon_i	1 Replies 57 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by rachel
What was a direct result of Kansas City's location? a) A rich Southern gospel tradition b) ... Started by daltonest1984	1 Replies 16 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by snackralk
What effect did the hiring of Louis Armstrong have on Fletcher Henderson's big band? a) It made ... Started by ap345	3 Replies 46 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by meryzewe
Who was NOT a prominent Kansas City bandleader in the 1920s and early 1930s? a) Erskine Tate b) ... Started by audragclark	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by Pariscourtney
Which medium exploded in popularity in the mid-1920s and spread the popularity of jazz? a) ... Started by Jramos095	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by kkenney
Who was NOTa member of the Austin High Gang? a) Jimmy McPartland b) Dave Tough c) Frank ... Started by karlynnae	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by Bigfoot1984
Who introduced the Spanish tinge concept to jazz? a) Buddy Bolden b) Jelly Roll Morton c) ... Started by JGIBBSON	3 Replies 47 Views	Jul 25, 2018 by sokh