Jazz Legends Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Masters of Jazz?
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Put your knowledge of Jazz legends to the test with this quiz! Challenge yourself to see how well you know the masters of Jazz and their contributions to this iconic genre.
1. Who was the alto saxophonist in the Dave Brubeck Quartet known for co-writing 'Take Five'?
Charlie Parker
Cannonball Adderley
Paul Desmond
Eric Dolphy
2. What year was Charles Mingus born?
1915
1922
1930
1899
3. Which jazz legend was famously kicked out of Duke Ellington’s band for fighting?
John Coltrane
Charles Mingus
Dizzy Gillespie
Miles Davis
4. Who was the first musician to be featured on the front cover of Time Magazine?
Louis Armstrong
Dave Brubeck
Duke Ellington
Benny Goodman
5. Which of these albums by Charles Mingus is highly recommended for a first listen?
Mingus Dynasty
The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
Mingus Ah-Um
Tijuana Moods
6. Who was Art Tatum known for influencing with his stride piano style?
Herbie Hancock
Thelonious Monk
Oscar Peterson
McCoy Tyner
7. Which female jazz pianist played with Duke Ellington when she was just 13?
Ella Fitzgerald
Mary Lou Williams
Toshiko Akiyoshi
Nina Simone
8. Which saxophonist is widely regarded as the father of jazz saxophone?
John Coltrane
Coleman Hawkins
Lester Young
Sonny Rollins
9. Who was known for leading the Quintette du Hot Club de France?
Django Reinhardt
Joe Pass
Wes Montgomery
Charlie Christian
10. Who is the second most recorded composer in jazz, after Duke Ellington?
