Music 306 - Introduction to Jazz » Spring 2022 » Chapter 19 Jazz Today

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Question #1
Also known as the period of genesis, the first phrase of the development of jazz took place during the
A.   1930s and 1950s.
B.   1920s and 1930s.
C.   1860s and 1890s.
D.   1890s and 1920s.
Question #2
Since the ________, jazz has moved so far from center stage that its survival is largely dependent on an infrastructure of academic study and institutional support.
A.   1980s
B.   1960s
C.   1970s
D.   1950s
Question #3
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a
A.   bassist.
B.   vocalist.
C.   each answer shown
D.   pianist.
Question #4
___________ stunned the music business by winning the Grammy Award as Best New Artist in 2011.
A.   Cécile McLorin Salvant
B.   Norah Jones
C.   Esperanza Spalding
D.   Vijay Iyer
Question #5
In addition to his celebrated talents as a jazz pianist, Vijay Iyer also
A.   taught at Harvard University.
B.   each answer shown
C.   won a MacArthur “genius grant.”
D.   wrote a dissertation on musical cognition.
Question #6
Which of the following musicians was NOT born and raised in the United States?
A.   Esperanza Spalding
B.   Cécile McLorin Salvant
C.   Abdullah Ibrahim
D.   Vijay Iyer
Question #7
Which Berklee College of Music alum encouraged Esperanza Spalding to stick with music instead of pursuing a political science degree?
A.   Joe Zawinul
B.   John Mayer
C.   Pat Metheny
D.   Branford Marsalis
Question #8
What is the name of the jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim’s septet?
A.   Ekaya
B.   Sotho Blue
C.   Calypso Minor
D.   Mannenberg
Question #9
Esperanza Spalding is a jazz
A.   bassist.
B.   each answer shown
C.   composer.
D.   vocalist.
Question #10
Calling jazz “classical” refers to a
A.   each answer shown
B.   status to which all serious and lasting music aspires.
C.   particular style of jazz music.
D.   specific time period of musical production in the history of jazz.

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