True/False
1. The recording industry was virtually eliminated during the Great Depression where sales plummeted
from 100 million to 6 million discs.
2. The Blues ultimately reflected the economic despair of the unemployed during the 1930's; however, jazz
survived and evolved to later be an outlet for the country's celebration of better times.
3. Ellington's boisterous personality and anti-authoritative attitude in his music transported listeners to a
plane above the economic turmoil of the Great Depression.
4. Eclectic elements such as Oriental time figures, classical concertos, and American roots, kept Duke
Ellington's Orchestra viable throughout its half-century run. Thus, he provided one of the most positive
and accomplished role models the black community ever produced.
5. Swing as defined by bandleader Chick Webb is "two-thirds rhythm and one-third melody."
6. Parker's collaboration with Dizzy Gillespie would revolutionize jazz and lead it into a new realm of
possibilities.
7. Swing defined its era far beyond music into the worlds of fashion, language, and the overall attitude of
the time.
8. The Benny Goodman Orchestra was one of the first high-profile mixed-race performing bands.
9. African-American big bands flourished in the era following WWII along with white big band imitators.
10. Billy Strayhorn met Duke Ellington while working as a jazz pianist in Pittsburgh.
11. "Take the 'A' Train," written by Strayhorn was inspired by Duke's Harlem apartment, became the theme
song of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
Multiple Choice
12. The madcap Dutch big band and the Willem Breuker Kollektief are examples of _____ jazz groups.
13. Kansas City native and sax genius ________ is arguably the greatest improviser in jazz history as his
introduced techniques and sensibilities previously unused.
14. The ___________ ballroom was a popular Harlem dance night club because of the well-known big
bands and affordable admission prices.
15. Count Basie changed the jazz scene of the East Coast when he took his __________-based big band to
New York City.
16. Pieces performed by the duo of Duke Ellington and _________ are considered musical standards.
17. The Depression featured several dance crazes such as the Lindy Hop and the ___________.
18. __________'s big band provided the swing era with its musical motto "It Don't Mean a Thing It It Ain't
Got That Swing."
19. Although his orchestra had a featured spot on the national radio program "Let's Dance", clarinetist,
____________, was know as the "King of Swing" because of his live performances.
20. Billy Holiday, also know as "____________", redefined jazz singing by providing enlightened
phrasing behind the beat while performing serious, decidedly non-swing compositions.
21. ____________ wrote "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" which served as a template for countless rock and rap
bad boys to follow.