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1

The first major race riot occurred in 1935 in this city
A)Chicago
B)Kansas City
C)Detroit
D)New York City
2

The Swing Era big band approach to articulation and swing is largely on the model provided by
A)Paul Whiteman
B)Jelly Roll Morton
C)Louis Armstrong
D)Rudy Wiedoeft
3

The pianist's role in the rhythm section gradually moved from a stride informed style to a technique called "comping" in the 1930s. Who helped create this new approach?
A)Earl Hines
B)Count Basie
C)Dudley Brooks
D)Glenn Miller
4

George and brother Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin are identified as ____________ composers.
A)Symphonic
B)Jazz
C)Folk
D)Tin Pan Alley
5

A big band's musical identity, the unique way in which it presented repertoire, was largely controlled by whom?
A)The Arranger
B)The Manager
C)The Promoter
D)The Singer
6

Along with his musical director Don Redman, this New York bandleader helped create the archetypical big band arranging style.
A)Guy Lombardo
B)Paul Whiteman
C)Fletcher Henderson
D)Harry Goodman
7

Who is recognized as the "Father of Jazz Tenor Saxophone"?
A)Russell Procope
B)Johnny Hodges
C)Don Redman
D)Coleman Hawkins
8

Duke Ellington spent four years at this club during his "workshop period."
A)Cotton Club
B)Savoy Ballroom
C)Roseland Ballroom
D)Minton's Playhouse
9

Name the Ellington virtuoso who broke new ground for the bass as a solo instrument in the early 1940s.
A)Walter Page
B)Jimmy Blanton
C)Wilbur Ware
D)Harry Carney
10

The promoter and talent scout had a profound influence on the careers of Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Fletcher Henderson, and many others.
A)Alfonso Trent
B)Joe Fraser
C)John Hammond
D)Irving Mills





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