Early Jazz and Swing

Question 1

What were the primary components of an early Jazz combo’s usual instrumentation

Answer 1

Trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano. tuba. drums. and banjo (or guitar)

Question 2

Which jazz group was the first to make a recording in 1917

Answer 2

Original Dixieland Jazz Band

Question 3

Why did early Jazz recordings appeal to many listeners

Answer 3

Collective improv

Question 4

Which of the following musicians was known for moving away from collective improv in favor of a style featuring more improved solos

Answer 4

Chicago Musicians

Question 5

What marked a significant shift in the rhythmic feel of jazz during the 1930s

Answer 5

Looser and swing feeling

Question 6

Which of the following is a predecessor of Jazz

Answer 6

Ragtime

Question 7

Who is considered one of the early stars of Jazz and known for his work with the Red Hot Peppers

Answer 7

Jelly Roll Morton

Question 8

Strict adherence to sheet music characterized the early Jazz recordings that started in the 1920s and featured New Orleans musicians

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which city played a significant role in the development of Jazz?

Answer 9

New Orleans