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Who is commonly credited with establishing certain core features of jazz, such as its rhythmic drive and emphasis on solo instrumental virtuosity?
Who is commonly credited with establishing certain core features of jazz, such as its rhythmic drive and emphasis on solo instrumental virtuosity?
- George Gershwin
- Duke Ellington
- Paul Whiteman
- Louis Armstrong (correct)
Which musician formed a seven-piece dance band in San Francisco before enlisting in the navy?
Which musician formed a seven-piece dance band in San Francisco before enlisting in the navy?
- Paul Whiteman (correct)
- Duke Ellington
- George Gershwin
- Louis Armstrong
Where did Paul Whiteman's band play after World War I, attracting Hollywood film stars?
Where did Paul Whiteman's band play after World War I, attracting Hollywood film stars?
- Los Angeles (correct)
- New Orleans
- Atlantic City, New Jersey
- San Francisco
Which musician developed a style known as 'jungle music,' characterized by dense textures and dark timbres?
Which musician developed a style known as 'jungle music,' characterized by dense textures and dark timbres?
Who directed a forty-piece concert band during World War I while experimenting with symphonic jazz principles?
Who directed a forty-piece concert band during World War I while experimenting with symphonic jazz principles?
Which musician was known for combining instruments in unusual ways and creating distinctive tone colors?
Which musician was known for combining instruments in unusual ways and creating distinctive tone colors?
What was the nickname given to Benny Goodman by the press?
What was the nickname given to Benny Goodman by the press?
Which of the following musicians was NOT hired by Benny Goodman in his band?
Which of the following musicians was NOT hired by Benny Goodman in his band?
Which big band was most closely associated with the blues tradition?
Which big band was most closely associated with the blues tradition?
What was the name of the style or genre of jazz singing in which words are added to an instrumental soloist's improvisation?
What was the name of the style or genre of jazz singing in which words are added to an instrumental soloist's improvisation?
Which of the following musicians is known for creating the album "The Birth of Cool"?
Which of the following musicians is known for creating the album "The Birth of Cool"?
Which of the following albums is considered the best-selling jazz album of all time?
Which of the following albums is considered the best-selling jazz album of all time?
