Classic Swing Music
Instructions: Big band and swing era music and artists
- 1.
Which bandleader, known as the 'King of Swing,' popularized swing music with his clarinet playing and famous orchestra?
ABenny GoodmanBGlenn MillerCCount BasieDDuke Ellington - 2.
Glenn Miller's signature tune, which became one of the best-selling records of its era, was called what?
AIn the MoodBA String of PearlsCChattanooga Choo ChooDMoonlight Serenade - 3.
What famous Harlem venue, known for its house band led by Cab Calloway, was a centerpiece of the swing era?
ACotton ClubBBirdlandCSavoy BallroomDApollo Theater - 4.
Which Duke Ellington composition became his orchestra's signature theme song?
AMood IndigoBTake the 'A' TrainCSophisticated LadyDIt Don't Mean a Thing - 5.
What energetic partner dance became the most popular dance style during the swing era?
ACharlestonBWaltzCLindy HopDFoxtrot - 6.
Which female vocalist, known as 'The First Lady of Song,' began her career winning a talent contest at the Apollo Theater in 1934?
AElla FitzgeraldBPeggy LeeCSarah VaughanDBillie Holiday - 7.
What year did Benny Goodman's legendary concert at Carnegie Hall take place, often called the most important jazz concert in history?
A1944B1941C1938D1935 - 8.
Which Count Basie hit featured a driving rhythm and became one of his most recognizable recordings?
AApril in ParisBJumpin' at the WoodsideCLil' Darlin'DOne O'Clock Jump - 9.
What happened to Glenn Miller in December 1944 that shocked the music world?
AHe suffered a heart attack on stageBHis plane disappeared over the English ChannelCHe retired from musicDHe was injured in a car accident - 10.
Which Harlem ballroom, known as 'The Home of Happy Feet,' was famous for swing dancing and hosted battles of the bands?
ACotton ClubBSavoy BallroomCApollo TheaterDRoseland Ballroom - 11.
Which vocalist got his start with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra before launching a legendary solo career?
ADean MartinBBing CrosbyCFrank SinatraDPerry Como - 12.
What instrument did Artie Shaw play, making him one of Benny Goodman's chief rivals as a bandleader?
ASaxophoneBTrumpetCClarinetDTrombone - 13.
The Andrews Sisters were famous for their tight harmonies on swing and boogie-woogie songs. What was their biggest hit?
ADon't Sit Under the Apple TreeBBei Mir Bist Du SchonCRum and Coca-ColaDBoogie Woogie Bugle Boy - 14.
What was the name of the era roughly spanning 1935 to 1946 when swing music dominated American popular culture?
AThe Swing EraBThe Big Band EraCThe Jazz AgeDThe Golden Age of Radio - 15.
Which bandleader was known for his theme song 'Let's Dance' and helped break racial barriers by featuring Black musicians in his integrated band?
AHarry JamesBTommy DorseyCGlenn MillerDBenny Goodman