Who played the piano in the album Such Sweet Thunder?
Duke Ellington
The majority of this album was written by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
What is the 12-part suite based on the work of William Shakespeare called?
Such Sweet Thunder
The album features compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
What type of mutes did the brass sections use in Such Sweet Thunder?
- Straight mutes
- Plunger mutes
This combination was used simultaneously in the album.
What was the alternate name for the tune Sunset and the Mockingbird?
The Queen’s Suite
Ellington met Queen Elizabeth at an arts festival in Yorkshire.
What is the form of the standard Sunset and the Mockingbird?
32-bar, AABA
The tune features clarinet and triangle.
Who composed Take the ‘A’ Train?
Billy Strayhorn
Ellington wrote directions for Strayhorn to get to his house by subway.
What did the directions for Take the ‘A’ Train refer to?
The then-new ‘A’ subway service
This chart became the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra.
In which film was Take the ‘A’ Train performed by Ellington and the band?
Reveille with Beverly
The performance featured vocalist Betty Roché.
Who was J. J. Johnson?
An American jazz trombonist
He contributed to the popularity of the trombone in bebop.
What is the feel of the original composition Like Someone In Love?
Faster ‘bebop feel’
Trombone was not popular during the bebop era until J.J. Johnson’s influence.
What is the form of the composition Lament?
32-bar ballad
Features vibraphone and muted trombone.
What is said about the texture of the tune Lament?
Sad in a beautiful way
Miles Davis featured ‘Lament’ on his album ‘Miles Ahead.’
At what age did J. J. Johnson begin studying the piano?
9 years old
He switched to trombone at age 14.
What genre does Blue Trombone represent?
Hard bop
This jazz subgenre extends from bebop and incorporates rhythm and blues, gospel music, and blues.
Who was Buddy Rich?
An American jazz drummer, songwriter, conductor, and band leader
He was known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power.
What album features the piece Ya Gotta Try?
Buddy Rich Plays and Plays and Plays
Famous jazz composer Sammy Nestico wrote this piece.
What is unique about the live album Big Swing Face?
Recordings are done in one take
This chart was written by Bill Potts.
What musical aspect is demonstrated in Big Swing Face?
Dynamic contrast
Rich plays softer at specific sections and uses long notes followed by a fall.
Where was Buddy Rich born and raised?
Brooklyn, New York
He discovered his talent for jazz music at 2 years old.
What type of groove does Nutville have?
Latin groove
This piece was played at a very fast tempo.
