12 Questions
Who is commonly credited with establishing certain core features of jazz, such as its rhythmic drive and emphasis on solo instrumental virtuosity?
Louis Armstrong
Which musician formed a seven-piece dance band in San Francisco before enlisting in the navy?
Paul Whiteman
Where did Paul Whiteman's band play after World War I, attracting Hollywood film stars?
Los Angeles
Which musician developed a style known as 'jungle music,' characterized by dense textures and dark timbres?
Duke Ellington
Who directed a forty-piece concert band during World War I while experimenting with symphonic jazz principles?
Paul Whiteman
Which musician was known for combining instruments in unusual ways and creating distinctive tone colors?
Duke Ellington
What was the nickname given to Benny Goodman by the press?
The King of Swing
Which of the following musicians was NOT hired by Benny Goodman in his band?
Thelonious Monk
Which big band was most closely associated with the blues tradition?
Count Basie's band
What was the name of the style or genre of jazz singing in which words are added to an instrumental soloist's improvisation?
Vocalese
Which of the following musicians is known for creating the album "The Birth of Cool"?
Miles Davis
Which of the following albums is considered the best-selling jazz album of all time?
Kind of Blue
Learn about Paul Whiteman, the 'King of Jazz', who formed a seven-piece dance band in San Francisco and later developed his approach to 'symphonic jazz'. Explore how his band became popular among Hollywood film stars and his significant contributions to jazz music history.
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