Friday, September 9, 2011

A good question on jazz to stump my teacher?

What is a good question about jazz to try and see if my professor won't be able to know.


I need a good question and answer.


Best one gets best answer.|||Q: Who is the composer of "Georgia On My Mind", when was it first recorded by which band and who played a cornet solo on it?





A: Hoagy Carmichael, recorded on September 15, 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael %26amp; His Orchestra. The soloist is the great Bix Beiderbecke in his last recording session.





Here is the recording:





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSKfkJUKb鈥?/a>|||Q: How many choruses of improvisation did John Coltrane play on the title track of his record "Giant Steps"?





A: I don't even know.





Q: Who is the youngest person to ever record for Verve Records?





A: Nikki Yanofsky, 13-year old Canadian vocalist, she sang at the olympics.





Q: Jimmy Blanton was credited with originating the pizzicato bass style during his years with Duke Ellington. What instrument did he play before he switched to the double-bass?





A: Violin





Q: What was the first integrated female jazz band EVER?





A: The International Sweethearts of Rhythm





Hope this helps!

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