The Big Band Era
Instructions: Swing back to the golden age of big band music with legends like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and more!
- 1.
Which big band leader's plane disappeared over the English Channel in 1944?
AGlenn MillerBHarry JamesCTommy DorseyDArtie Shaw - 2.
What was Benny Goodman's famous nickname?
AThe Swing MasterBMr. ClarinetCThe King of JazzDThe King of Swing - 3.
Which Glenn Miller tune became one of the best-selling records of all time?
AChattanooga Choo ChooBIn the MoodCA String of PearlsDMoonlight Serenade - 4.
Which big band leader was known as 'The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing'?
AGlenn MillerBTommy DorseyCJimmy DorseyDLes Brown - 5.
What legendary 1938 concert at Carnegie Hall is considered a landmark in jazz and big band history?
ADuke Ellington's concertBArtie Shaw's concertCBenny Goodman's concertDCount Basie's concert - 6.
Which singer got his big break performing with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra?
ABing CrosbyBDean MartinCFrank SinatraDPerry Como - 7.
Duke Ellington's orchestra was the house band at which famous Harlem venue?
AThe Savoy BallroomBThe Cotton ClubCSmall's ParadiseDThe Apollo Theater - 8.
What instrument did Artie Shaw play?
AClarinetBTromboneCTrumpetDSaxophone - 9.
Which Count Basie signature tune featured the 'One O'Clock Jump'?
AHis opening theme songBA radio jingleCHis closing theme songDA movie soundtrack - 10.
The Lindy Hop dance was closely associated with big band music at which ballroom?
AThe Savoy BallroomBThe PalladiumCRoseland BallroomDThe Aragon Ballroom - 11.
Which female vocalist was known as 'The First Lady of Song' and performed with big bands?
AElla FitzgeraldBBillie HolidayCPeggy LeeDSarah Vaughan - 12.
What Glenn Miller song was the first record to be certified Gold?
AMoonlight SerenadeBTuxedo JunctionCChattanooga Choo ChooDIn the Mood - 13.
Which bandleader composed 'Take the 'A' Train,' which became his orchestra's theme?
ACab CallowayBCount BasieCWoody HermanDDuke Ellington - 14.
Cab Calloway was famous for which signature song and catchphrase?
AReefer ManBJumpin' JiveCEverybody Eats When They Come to My HouseDMinnie the Moocher (Hi-De-Ho) - 15.
The big band era is generally considered to have reached its peak during which decade?
A1950sB1930s-1940sC1960sD1920s