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| What are some albums recorded by Francy Bolard and Kenny Clark? (Clark / Bolard) They were one of the first bands from overseas. | Sax No End, Now Hear Our Meanin', Handle With Care
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| What sax configuration did the Clark / Bolard band use? | 1 alto, 3 tenor, 1 bari
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| What was interesting about the configuration of Rob McConnell and Brass Boss? | They had 2 french horns and a 6 piece rhythm section including vibes and percussion. Sound sharing was used, where the vibes or guitar would follow the melody line.
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| What are some albums by Rob McConnell and Brass Boss? | Rob McConnell and Brass Boss Play Jazz Classics, Our 25th Year
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| What are some albums by Peter Herbolzheimer? | Twenty Jahre, Colors of a Band
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| What are some notable albums by the Norrbotten Big Band? Who was their band leader? | Future North, Future Miles, The Avatar Sessions. They were led by Tim Haggens until recently.
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| What is a notable album by the Metropole Orchestra? | Andy Martin and the Metropole Orchestra
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| What is a notable album by WDR and who did they record it with? | Some Skunk Funk, is was recorded with the Brecker Bros.
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| What are some notable albums by Tom Kubis? | Slightly off the Ground, At Last
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| What are some notable albums by Jack Sheldon? | Jack Sheldon Sings, Jack is Back
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| Who were the three heads of Clayton / Hamilton Jazz Orchestra? | John Clayton - main writer, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff Clayton
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| What are some notable albums by the Clayton / Hamilton Jazz Orchestra? | Groove Shop, Absolutely, Heart and Soul, Explosive
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| What are some notable albums by altoist Kim Richmonds Jazz Orchestra? | Passages, Refractions
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| What are some notable albums by Bill Holeman? | A View From the Side, Brilliant Corners (Thelonious Monk tunes)
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| What are some notable albums by Bob Florences "Limited Edition" band? | Earth, Serendipity 18
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| Who is Gordon Goodwyne? | He is a band leader from LA
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| What are some albums by the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra? | Presenting the TJ / ML Big Band, Live at the Village Vanguard, Monday Night, Central Park North, Consummation, Potpourri, The Great One (Dutch Jazz Orch), To You, Lickety Split
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| What is the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Jazz Orch known as today? | The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
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| What was McCoy Tyner's band setup like? | 3 trump, 2 trombone, 1 french horn, 1 tuba, 2 flutes doubling 2 alto, 2 tenor, full rhythm section
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| What are some notable recordings by McCoy Tyner? | Updown/Downtown, Journey, The Turning Point
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| What are some notable recordings by Wynton Marsalis' Lincoln Centre Jazz Orchestra? | Live in Swing City, They Came to Swing
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| What are some notable albums by Bob Mintzers's Big Band? | The Art of the Big Band, Incredible Journey, Camoflage, Only In New York
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| What are some notable albums by Maria Schneider? | Evanescence, Coming About, Allegresse, Concert in the Garden
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| What is a notable album by Toshiko Akyoshi? | Desert Lady/Fantasy
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| What are some notable albums by John Fedchock? | New York Big Band, On the Edge, No Nonsense
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| What are some notable albums by the Charles Mingus Big Band? | Nostalgia in Times Square, Mingus Big Band Live
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| As big band instrumentation was established which became more prominent? Group improv, elimination of solos, or call & response between brass and winds. | call & response between brass and winds.
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| Which big band style was dominated by riffs rather than elaborately written out arrangements? | Kansas City style swing
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| “Stompin’ at the Savoy” was a big band hit, what was the Savoy? | The Savoy was a ballroom in New York that was one of the most popular places to dance and listen to swing.
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| What are the characteristics of Coleman Hawkins’ sound? Compared to Lester Young | Their biggest difference was their timbre. Hawkins had more of a big, rich sound than Young did, both played in Kansas City bands and were harmonic improvisers.
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| How did Charlie Christian change the role of the jazz guitar? | He was one of the first people to to use electric amplification and was one of the first famous jazz guitar soloists.
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| What was Art Tatum’s contribution to jazz players of all instruments? | Art Tatum was a pioneer of substitute chords, chords that are added to the original chords of a tune and his melodic lines.
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| Which of the following singers utilize scat singing the most? Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald | Ella Fitzgerald
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| Count Basie wrote the tune “Jumpin at the Woodside”. What was the Woodside? | The Woodside was a hotel and musicians hangout in Harlem.
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| The Prez was the nickname for which jazz tenor player? | Lester Young
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