Bands and Bandleaders 118129

Bands and Bandleaders 118129 is a selection of 10 questions. Bands and Bandleaders 118129 is the filename to differentiate it from other themed quizzes.

1   Which jazz pianist and bandleader’s signature tune was “Take the A Train”?
A   Duke Ellington, written by his collaborator, Billy Strayhorn. Strayhorn, a composer, pianist, and arranger, wrote the song for Ellington’s band in 1939.

2   Which music era began in August 1935 with the Benny Goodman Band’s performance at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles.?
A   Swing. The performance is considered a pivotal moment when swing music, which had been developing earlier, gained widespread popularity.

3   Which one-man band had two top ten hits, both in 1968, with “Rosie” and “Blue Eyes”?
A   Don Partridge. “Rosie” reached number 4, while “Blue Eyes” peaked at number 3 in the UK charts.

4   Which BBC bandleader had “Here’s to the Next Time” as his signature tune?
A   Henry Hall. He concluded his BBC radio broadcasts with this tune, which was adapted from one of his Salvation Army marches.

5   Buddy Rich was a famous American musician in the Big Band era. What did he play?
A   Drums. He showcased exceptional speed, dexterity, and precision every time he sat behind the drums. Furthermore, he channelled his energetic and extroverted personality into high-octane performances that captivated audiences worldwide.

6   Which trombonist Glenn became a world-famous bandleader?
A   Glenn Miller. The Glenn Miller Orchestra defined the swing era with its iconic signature sound. In fact, the group produced timeless hits like “In The Mood” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” which dominated the airwaves throughout the 1940s.

7   In 1926, which American bandleader, the self-dubbed “King of Jazz”, hired and thus helped launch the career of singer Bing Crosby?
A   Paul Whiteman. He hired Bing Crosby, who helped launch his singing career.

8   Which American jazz clarinettist and bandleader was nicknamed “The King of Swing”?
A   Benny Goodman. He was a prominent figure in the swing era, known for his exceptional clarinet skills and popular big band.

9   Which trad-jazz bandleader won a gold disc for his 1959 chart hit “Petite Fleur”?
A   Chris Barber. Chris Barber’s Jazz Band scored a major international hit with this song. Consequently, the track propelled the group into the global spotlight and anchored their reputation in the jazz world.

10   What was the professional name of Ferdinand Lamothe, the American blues and jazz pianist and bandleader?
A   Jelly Roll Morton. His composition “Jelly Roll Blues”, published in 1915, was one of the first published jazz compositions. He claimed to have invented the genre.