In our pub quiz about jazz , we take a look at a milestone in record history that every collector should have on their shelf. The question is which trumpeter led the recording of “Kind of Blue” in 1959, which is still considered one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. This work marked the definitive breakthrough of modal jazz and changed the way musicians thought about harmony and structure. Surely you know which musician influenced a whole generation of instrumentalists with his cool, minimalist playing.
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One quiz question revolves around a musician who almost single-handedly tore down the boundaries between genres, laying the foundations for modern Pop music laid. We are asking about a blind pioneer of soul who combined jazz, blues and gospel in his compositions in a completely new way, which is particularly evident in his 1959 hit “What’d I Say”. His piano playing and raw, emotional voice brought the energy of the church to dance floors around the world. I’m sure you know the name of one of the most important figures in American music history.
This music quiz about jazz also takes you back to the era of bebop. The music became faster, more complex and technically more demanding. Which alto saxophonist was the leading light of bebop and was nicknamed “Bird”? His virtuoso runs and harmonic innovations set completely new standards for saxophone playing and inspired countless successors. This musician lived a short but incredibly intense life that shook up the jazz world. If you are a fan, you probably already have the name in your head. Check out our music pub quiz!
This music quiz is also dedicated to a voice that stands for pain, longing and political stance like no other. In our pub quiz are looking for the singer who was honorably nicknamed Lady Day and who made a courageous statement against racism with her poignant interpretation of “Strange Fruit” in 1939. Her phrasing was unique and was often more oriented towards an instrument than classical singing, which gave her an unmistakable aura. She had a lasting impact on jazz singing and remains an icon of the civil rights movement. Do you know her name?
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22. February 26, 18:00 – Isabell Slisz
