What's your Jazz IQ?

February 2008

1) Miles Davis had 2 guitarists in his working group at one time. Who were they?

Pete Cosey / Steve Khan
John Abercrombie / John Scofield
John Scofield / Mike Stern
Mike Stern / John McLaughlin

2) Who wrote 'Blues for Alice'?

Benny Goodman
Charlie Parker
Sonny Rollins
Charlie Christian

3) Which of these saxophonists has NOT recorded with an EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)?

Chris Potter
MIchael Brecker
Bob Mintzer
Jay Beckenstein

4) Drummer Antonio Sanchez has worked with many jazz musicians. Which name has he NOT worked with?

Pat Metheny
Gary Burton
Keith Jarrett
Chick Corea

5) Eliane Elias' new album is dedicated to whom?

Bill Evans
Bud Powell
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Chick Corea

6) Brad Mehldau is known for covering songs by this rock group.

Soundgarden
Radiohead
Oasis
Steely Dan

7) On Pat Metheny's new album 'Day Trip' he has a song dedicated to a Kansas City musician. Which musician?

Lester Young
Charlie Parker
Calvin Keys
Jay McShann

8) When Michael Brecker left the group Steps Ahead, name the sax player who replaced him.

Bob Mintzer
Jerry Bergonzi
Bob Berg
Joe Lovano

9) Which instrument does Don Grolnick play?

Piano / Keyboards
Bass
Drums
Saxophones

10) Who is John Abercrombie's 'touring' organist?

Pat Bianchi
Dan Wall
Larry Goldings
Jan Hammer

11) Which month is Black History Month?

January
February
March
April

12) Which month is Jazz Appreciation Month?

January
February
March
April

I give up! Just let me see the answers!