Survey of Jazz

 The structure of a musical piece, how the melodic and harmonic content is arranged is called ___ = form  Jazz music was a direct result of ____, one of the worst transgressions in our countries history, which resulted in a combining of African and European musical cultures. = the slave trade  ______ were a mixed race of freed Africans and French Creoles who formed a significant society in early New Orleans. Most spoke French, many were well educated and lived in nice neighborhoods and supported European style music in the form of symphony orchestras and an opera house. = Creoles of Color  Which of the following was NOT a vocal tradition of the 19 th Century slave/field worker environment? = Ragtime  The only art form indigenous to the United States that has managed to spread worldwide and affect musical cultures ever since is ____ = Jazz Test 2  Joe “King” Oliver was a Trumpet King in New Orleans who led the ___ = Creole Jazz Band  Who is considered to be the first important jazz composer? = Jelly Roll Morton  Which statement is TRUE about Louis Armstrong? = He popularized scat singing  (Music Clip)This recording of a duo performance by two of the jazz greats is a good example of each of these masters individual styles, and a great showcase of how they work together to create a masterpiece. The pianist was known for his “trumpet” style of playing the piano, using powerful melodic lines, with space to “breathe”. The trumpeter should be recognizable to you. Listen to these masters play off of each others ideas during their improvisations. = “Weatherbird” – Earl Hines and Louis Armstrong  Where did the word “jazz” come from? = all of these are theories, since no one knows for sure  The first jazz recordings were made in 1917 by ___ = The ODJB  Which instrument typically played the melody in early jazz bands? = trumpet or cornet  The earliest development of jazz occurred in what U.S. city? = New Orleans  The soprano saxophonist who helped spread jazz enthusiasm to Europe was ___ = Sidney Bichet  Jelly Roll Morton’s group was called ___ = Red Hot Peppers  (Music Clip)This Louis Armstrong classic recording showcases his big sound and relaxed feel, amazing command of the trumpet and how effortless he makes his trumpet playing sound. This is also a good example of how Armstrong builds his solo as he goes along. = “Struttin’ with Some Barbeque”  (Music Clip) This video clip showed the composer/pianist/entertainer playing his composition, one of hundreds he wrote during his career. Many of those were humorous and entertaining. = “Your Feets Too Big” – Fats Waller  Who was NOT an important early jazz pianist? = Duke Ellington  Which of the following is NOT true of Bix Beiderbecke? = he played guitar and banjo  The most imitated and influential jazz improviser of the 1920’s and 1930’s was ___ = Louis Armstrong  Aside from Louis Armstrong, the most influential trumpeter of the 1920’s was ____ = Bix Beiderbecke  In 1917, ____ made the first recording of jazz music. – The Original Dixieland Jazz Band  (Music Clip) On this famous recording, The Leader’s C Melody saxophone solo is followed by a classic trumpet solo by the musician that was the “other” great trumpet soloist of the 20’s besides Louis Armstrong. In contrast to Armstrong’s huge sound and ability to play high on the trumpet, this trumpeter would stay in the middle register, using his warm sound and creative note choices to create classic improvisations. = “Singin’ the Blues” – Bix Beiderbecke with Frankie Trumbauer’s and his Orchestra  (Music Clip) This recording is an example of stride piano playing from the “Father of Stride Piano”. It allows you to hear the left hand “stride” style

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