Quiz on Jazz Legends

Listening example 1: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Duke Ellington

• Cab Calloway

• Billie Holiday

Listening example 2: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Duke Ellington

• Cab Calloway

• Billie Holiday

Listening example 3: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Duke Ellington

• Cab Calloway

• Billie Holiday

Listening example 4: Which artist do you hear? (Shaffner will play an example)

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Duke Ellington

• Cab Calloway

• Billie Holiday

What was Cab Calloway's nickname?

• The Duke

• The First Lady of Song

• The Hi De Ho Man

• Mood Indigo

Which of the following songs is associated with Duke Ellington?

• Minnie the Moocher

• Take The A Train

• Summertime

• A-Tisket, A-Tasket

What is one of the ways mentioned in the text to recognize a song by Duke Ellington?

• You can feel the energy in his voice.

• The song is composed by George Gershwin.

• You may hear some robust rhythms.

• The song includes the phrase "Hi De Ho".

Which year was the song "Everybody Eats When They Come To My House" by Cab Calloway released?

• 1931

• 1932

• 1941

• 1948

What is Ella Fitzgerald's nickname?

• The Hi De Ho Man

• The Duke

• The First Lady of Song

• The Band Leader

What is the date of birth of Billie Holiday?

• April 7, 1915

• March 7, 1915

• April 7, 1916

• May 7, 1915