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What was the nickname given to Benny Goodman by the press?
What was the nickname given to Benny Goodman by the press?
- The Maestro of Swing
- The Duke of Swing
- The King of Swing (correct)
- The Prince of Swing
Which of the following musicians did Benny Goodman hire, becoming the first prominent white bandleader to do so?
Which of the following musicians did Benny Goodman hire, becoming the first prominent white bandleader to do so?
- Teddy Wilson (correct)
- Miles Davis
- Charlie Parker
- John Coltrane
Which big band was most closely associated with the blues tradition?
Which big band was most closely associated with the blues tradition?
- Benny Goodman's band
- Duke Ellington's band
- Glenn Miller's band
- William 'Count' Basie's band (correct)
What musical style was influential on the rhythmic conception of the Kansas City bands?
What musical style was influential on the rhythmic conception of the Kansas City bands?
Which of the following statements about Glenn Miller's Orchestra is true?
Which of the following statements about Glenn Miller's Orchestra is true?
What is the definition of 'vocalese' in jazz music?
What is the definition of 'vocalese' in jazz music?
What was the name of Paul Whiteman's band that played around San Francisco until 1916?
What was the name of Paul Whiteman's band that played around San Francisco until 1916?
What musical work featured Paul Whiteman's band in its debut performance in 1924?
What musical work featured Paul Whiteman's band in its debut performance in 1924?
Which of the following statements about Louis Armstrong is true?
Which of the following statements about Louis Armstrong is true?
Where did Duke Ellington develop his 'jungle music' style?
Where did Duke Ellington develop his 'jungle music' style?
Which of the following statements about Duke Ellington is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about Duke Ellington is NOT true?
What did Louis Armstrong emphasize in his approach to jazz?
What did Louis Armstrong emphasize in his approach to jazz?
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