History Of Jazz Final Exam Review

A celebrated Cuban drummer and pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz, he was the co-composer of "Manteca."

An early bebop drummer who played the house drums at Monroe's when that club served as a proving ground for the emerging style of bebop. He performed on such notable recordings as "Koko" and "Klactovestedstene."

A virtuoso saxophonist nicknamed "Bird," he was one of the two leading pioneers of bebop and the composer of "Koko."

Dizzy Gillespie takes the first solo (00:47 to 1:14) in "Shaw, Nuff."

The trombonist most often associated with the bop style, he cultivated a darker tone than most swing era trombonists, with less vibrato. One of his notable recordings is "Laura."

A clarinetist, saxophonist, and big band leader, he had a marvelous penchant for bringing together all-star ensembles, known as "herds."

An early bebop bass player whose walking bass lines may be heard on "Koko" and "Leap Frog."

A superb tenor saxophonist, he was the best known of the "Four Brothers."

Pianist and composer, he wrote "Straight, No Chaser" and other groundbreaking bop standards. His compositions possess such originality that, in many respects, they transcend the bop idiom.

One of the two leading bebop pianists who pared down the left-hand activity and adopted the bebop horn style to create a linear bop style of piano. His trio recorded Gillespie's "Night In Tunisia."

An extraordinary alto saxophonist, he was a pioneer of the "cool jazz" style. He was considered by many the only one who could rival Charlie Parker in speed and agility.

Baritone saxophonist, composer, arranger, and an important collaborator on The Birth of the Cool, he went on to lead a piano-less quartet with West Coast trumpeter Chet Baker, establishing his own particular style of "cool."

Pianist and composer, he developed a "cool" modern jazz alternative to bop that drew upon the styles of Lester Young and Johann Sebastian Bach. His quintet made several notable recordings.

He was one of three tenor saxophonists in Woody Herman's Four Brothers Band. He played tenor sax for the Metronome All-Stars in their 1950 recording of "No Figs." He is also known for popularizing bossa nova.

The 1949 recordings of the Miles Davis Nonet, which were eventually released as The Birth of the Cool, produced a truly noteworthy album. All but one of the following assertions correctly state reasons that account for the album's impact. Which one is NOT TRUE

Composer, arranger, clarinetist, and saxophonist, he was influential in the cool jazz movement. "Four Brothers" was his bebop-inflected composition and arrangement for Woody Herman's Second Herd in 1947, and he was a member of the Lighthouse All-Stars in the early 1950s. His composition, "That's the Way It Is," is an example of cool jazz.

The Modern Jazz Quartet, formed in 1952, was a cool jazz group that exemplified a style sometimes referred to as "third stream." All but one of the following assertions is NOT TRUE about their music?

Classically-trained pianist and leader of his own West Coast style quartet. His playing emphasized chords more than single melodic lines. His collaborations with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond include the Desmond tune "Take Five."

Arranger, composer, and an early creator of "cool jazz," he collaborated with trumpeter Miles Davis in 1949 to produce recordings that were eventually released as The Birth of the Cool.

In "Boplicity," which ensemble member takes a solo over the first half of the second chorus (0:58-1:26), accompanied only by the rhythm section?

A virtuoso trumpeter, he was one of the leading horn players who developed the hard bop style. He performed on the 1956 recording of "Pent-Up House" shortly before his untimely death in an auto accident. Name this musician.

One of the most prominent hard bop pianists, he played piano on the masterpiece "Blue Seven."

A prominent hard bop pianist known for his brand of funky jazz, he was co-founder of the Jazz Messengers.

A co-founder of the Jazz Messengers, he was a dynamic hard bop drummer and bandleader. He developed the hard bop drumming tendencies of drumming loudly and with greater activity.

One of a handful of influential hard bop bass players, he is best known for his recordings made with Miles Davis. He was part of the sextet that recorded Kind of Blue in 1959.

In "Cannonball," alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley displays a style that has been described as "blues-drenched."

Widely regarded as the most outstanding and influential jazz guitarist after Charlie Christian, he played with his thumb, instead of a pick, and he developed extraordinary facility, playing single-line hard bop solos that he could then double in octaves, and then "thicken" with three-note and four-note chords:

He was a superb, fiery, virtuoso tenor saxophonist. His association with Miles Davis dates back to 1956, when he played in Davis' first quintet.

A tenor saxophonist, he was one of the leading horn players who developed the hard bop style. The 1956 recording of his piece "Pent-Up House" is an example of a hard bop style that suggests comparisons to the works of Bird and Dizzy. Name this musician.

In 1958, this alto saxophonist joined Miles Davis, expanding the quintet to a sextet. He had such a full, deep tone that listeners mistakenly thought they were hearing tenor saxophone when he played.

The term "multiphonics" refers to:

A member of the Miles Davis 1959 Sextet, he went on to form his own trio, consisting of Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian.

The term "dorian" refers to:

What is the form of Miles Davis' "Well you Needn't"?

A member of the Miles Davis 1959 Sextet, he went on to form his own quartet, consisting of Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, and Jimmy Garrison.

According to the text, John Coltrane's "Alabama" was his response to:

The 1959 Miles Davis Sextet was significant for:

According to the text, Miles Davis was on the cutting edge of several jazz movements. However, he was NOT associated with:

What combination of instruments is featured in John Coltrane's "Giant Steps"?

According to the text, the 1959 Miles Davis Sextet played together for:

According to the text, free jazz found its name thanks to an Ornette Coleman album. What was the name of this album?

According to the text, the mid-60s Miles Davis Quintet abandoned tonality in their compositions.

In "Lonely Woman" by Ornette Coleman, the starkness created by the lack of the piano's harmonic foundation is intensified by:

The pianist in Miles Davis' mid-60s quintet, this former child prodigy would go on to enjoy a long and storied career in jazz.

After disbanding the Miles Davis Sextet of 1959, Davis formed the Miles Davis Quintet (1965-8). Which of the following was a notable a member of this quintet?

According to the text, collective improvisation, multiphonics, and atonality are all techniques associated with the free jazz movement.

According to the text, which one of the following reasons makes Cecil Taylor's music noteworthy?

Known for the responsive, atonal, collaborative improvisation on his record Spiritual Unity, he led a trio that included Gary Peacock and Sunny Murray.

According to the text, which of the following statements is NOT true about free jazz?

Decried as a charlatan by some, and hailed as a genius by others, he led a quartet consisting of Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, and Billy Higgins in the late 1950s.

According to the text, what style of jazz did Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays help spawn?

The solo instrument that plays during the introduction to "Birdland" by Weather Report is a synthesized electric guitar.

The soloists during the first "groove" section (2:51-14:40) of Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" are:

An Austrian-American who played electric piano and was arguably Miles Davis' most important collaborator on In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew.

What solo bridges "Steps" to "What Was" in Chick Coreas "Steps-What Was?

Which of the following were members of Return to Forever?

Herbie Hancock's 1983 hit "Rockit" anticipated many of the stylistic elements of both acid jazz and...

The introduction to Chick Corea's "Spain" is based on the slow movement of famous classical music concerto titled "Concierto de Aranjuez."

Which of the following combines hip-hop and funk?

Despite the fact that it defied expectations of both jazz and rock audiences and drew on aspects of avant-garde jazz, In a Silent Way was nevertheless Miles Davis' first gold album.

According to the text, which of the following best characterizes the relationship between Surrealism and Modernism?

The neo-classical approach to jazz allows for modern takes on jazz standards, so long as the pieces maintain their bluesy, swing feeling.

According to the text, postmodern jazz and neo-classical jazz are very similar.

The text implies a contentious relationship between neo-classical jazz advocates and their avant-garde jazz counterparts.

Which of the following musicians was a member of Masada?

The array of meters and modes that organize "Knozz-Moe-King" is...

According to the text, the composition (or game) Cobra is an example of neo-classical jazz.

A MacArthur Fellow, he incorporates European and African influences in his music. His record For Alto was the first full-length album for his instrument.

According to Mark Keresman of the Free Jazz/Avante Garde CD Reviews,"What's To Say" was influenced by:

Which of the following musicians was a member of World Saxophone Quartet?

Diana Krall's "The Best Thing For You" is based on a tune by Cole Porter.

Although the term "Latin jazz" implies music from Latin America, Latin jazz actually has a strong connection to Africa.

According to the text, Latin jazz is a subcategory of Afro-Cuban jazz.

The group Irakere was made up of Chucho Valdes, Paquito D'Rivera, and __________

"Oye Como Va" is a composition by:

In "Tin Ning," Le brings together a truly international band of musicians. The resulting blend of influences suggests that:

Mehldau's rendition of the head (0:00-0:38) in "Monk's Dream" is:

In Paquito D'Rivera's "Chucho" we can hear post-bop, free jazz, and cool jazz elements.

According to the text, Afro-Cuban jazz is based on the ___________

"Mambo Influenciado" is a Latin-infused: