The Kind of Blue Quiz

Who were the legendary musicians gathered to record the album 'Kind of Blue'?

• Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller

• Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk

• John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers

• Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday

What concept did Miles Davis want to explore with the album 'Kind of Blue'?

• Fusion

• Modal jazz

• Free jazz

• Bebop

Who is considered by many to be the greatest pioneer of the hottest jazz style of the time?

• Charlie Parker

• Duke Ellington

• John Coltrane

• Miles Davis

What is the general idea of improvisation in jazz?

• Playing a melody and improvising over it with different chord changes

• Playing a set melody with no variations

• Playing a melody and improvising over it with the same chord changes

• Playing a melody and improvising over it with no chord changes

Who laid out the possibilities of the modal concept to Miles Davis?

• John Coltrane

• Cannonball Adderley

• Wynton Kelly

• George Russell

How does Miles Davis' solo in 'All Blues' differ from Charlie Parker's solo in 'Blues for Alice'?

• Miles' solo is more technical and complex

• Miles' solo is slower and softer

• Miles' solo is more melodic and simple

• Miles' solo is faster and louder

Which musician outside the jazz genre was influenced by the chord progressions on 'Kind of Blue'?

• Duane Allman

• Richard Wright

• Jimi Hendrix

• Eric Clapton

What does the text suggest about the timelessness of 'Kind of Blue'?

• It sounds outdated and old-fashioned

• It is only appreciated by jazz musicians

• It still sounds fresh and new

• It is not as influential as other jazz albums

What does 'Kind of Blue' remind us about great music?

• It is only appreciated by a niche audience

• It requires complex compositions to be considered great

• It will always speak for itself

• It needs to be forced to be appreciated

What is the main focus of 'Kind of Blue' according to the text?

• Technical virtuosity

• Blinding speed

• Atmosphere and space

• Complex harmonies