Final Musicians

Question 1

Jelly Roll Morton

Answer 1

One of the first great jazz composers and pianists, this man did an important series of interviews with the Lomaxes, documenting his role in early Jazz. A Creole from New Orleans, he often included ragtime and Caribbean elements in his music. Self-proclaimed “inventor of Jazz”

Question 2

Louis Armstrong

Answer 2

Perhaps the most beloved jazz musician of all time, this great cornet/trumpet player and singer is known for his virtuosity and creativity. He appeared in Broadway shows, movies, on radio, did live performances, and led a band.

Question 3

Duke Ellington

Answer 3

Known for his poise, this great composer and pianist helped jazz acquire a sophisticated reputation. He wrote over 2000 pieces, both short and long works, and led a band for 50 years.

Question 4

Charlie “Bird” Parker

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A founder of Bebop, this alto saxophone player greatly influenced other musicians and Beatniks in general. Sadly, he died young of a heroin addiction, a trait that would also be all to often copied.

Question 5

Dizzie Gillespie

Answer 5

A founder of Bebop, this trumpeter was known for bringing Caribbean influences into jazz. He did many recordings and live performances.

Question 6

Miles Davis

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This composer and trumpeter started out in Bebop, then went on to help create Cool Jazz. His album “Kind of Blue” is considered one of the greatest of all jazz albums.

Question 7

Thelonious Monk

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A jazz pianist and composer with a sparse, percussive style, this musician was confident in his style, even if it took a long time for his skill to be recognized.

Question 8

Little Richard

Answer 8

Known for flamboyant performances, punding, keyboard riffs, falsetto singing. Use 12-bar blues format as foundation. Heavily influenced R&R, Rock, Soul, Funk, and R&B

Question 9

Chuck Berry

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“Godfather of the guitar” Helped Solidify the R&R style with teen aimed lyrics, guitar solos, flashy performances. Recorded for Chess records.

Question 10

Elvis Presley

Answer 10

Fan of all music styles. Started recording and touring on the country scene, pioneered “Rockabilly”. Live performances, TV, Movies, 20th century icon.

Question 11

Bob Dylan

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Folk revival artist who wrote songs for civil rights movements. Idolized Woody Guthrie. Performed at the march on Washington.

Question 12

Pete Seeger

Answer 12

Joined guthrie touring the country. Popularized folk songs. Founded the Almanac Singers with Guthrie, Lee Hays, and Millard Lampell.

Question 13

John and Alan Lomax

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This father/son team documented folk music from the early jazz greats (such as Jelly Roll Morton) to the folk singers of the 1930’s-1960’s including Woodie Guthrie and LeadBelly. They made a large and important archive for the Library of Congress.

Question 14

Leadbelly

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“King of the 12 string Guitar” Real name is Huddie Ledbetter. Was a giant figure in American folk music that led to a folk revival in the 1950’s

Question 15

Dick Dale

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Guitarist and surfer of Lebanese heritage. Pioneer of surf music. Experimented with reverb and used loud amps. Added Mexican and Arabic influences.

Question 16

Beach Boys

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Brian Wilson (Song writer). Wrote simple teen paradise songs. Complex Studio masterpieces “Good Vibrations”.

Question 17

Janis Joplin

Answer 17

Psychedelic (acid) Rocker. Wrote “Ball and Chain” which was originally a blues song. Famous for almost screaming vocal style.

Question 18

Jimi Hendrix

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Revolutionized guitar technique through his use of feedback and distortion. Played national anthem distorted at Woodstock.

Question 19

The Beatles

Answer 19

Popular during the British invasion. From Liverpool.

Question 20

Bruce Springsteen

Answer 20

70’s Rock star who sang “Heartland Rock” style. “Born in the USA”

Question 21

The Eagles

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“Roots Rock” mix of Country rock and Southern rock.

Question 22

Thomas A. Dorsey

Answer 22

“The Father of Black Gospel Music”. A church music director, composer, and publisher of Gospel Music. Background in Jazz and Blues.

Question 23

Berry Gordy Jr.

Answer 23

Built the motown record label on the idea of a car assembly line.

Question 24

Michael Jackson

Answer 24

“king of pop”, who began as Motown artist and stayed with the label through the 1980’s.

Question 25

The Village People

Answer 25

Stereotypical joke about gay Disco Music Groups.

Question 26

Grand Master Flash

Answer 26

DJ that helped create hip-hop.

Question 27

Afrika Bambaataa

Answer 27

Known for multicultural music mixes and hightech called “Electro Funk”.

Question 28

Snoop Dog

Answer 28

Rap virtuoso known for his rhythmic sense.

Question 29

Frank Sinatra

Answer 29

Mainstream pop music artist of the postwar years.

Question 30

John Williams

Answer 30

Best known, most awarded film composers in US history. A pianist and conductor. Known for lush, neo-romantic style and frequent use of leitmotifs. 2 Academy Awards and 22 Grammys.

Question 31

Max Steiner

Answer 31

“Father of Film Music”. Fist composer to integrate musical score with the action on screen. Pioneered using leitmotifs and underscoring. King Kong, Casablanca, Gone With the Wind.

Question 32

Hans Zimmer

Answer 32

Composer, musician, and producer known for mixing electronic music with traditional orchestral arrangements. Works for Dreamworks.

Question 33

Louis Morreau Gottschalk

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One of the 1st American composers to break away from European tradition. Included Creole, African American, South American, haitian, and Cuban influences.

Question 34

George Gershwin

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Composer of Broadway music, popular songs, the opera Porgy and Bess, the Jazzy orchestral work rhapsody in Blue, and several film scores.

Question 35

Aaron Copland

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Composer who made a distinctly American style working the vas American landscape. Combined modern composition techniques with American folk songs. Tried to make his music accessible.

Question 36

Samuel Barber

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American composer of orchestral. opera, choral, and piano works; one of the most celebrated of the 20th century. Won 2 pulitzer prizes.

Question 37

John Cage

Answer 37

Modernist composer, pioneer of experimenting in music. Composed by allowing random processes to dictate the notes used in the composition. electro-acoustic music, and non-standard use of instruments.