Kaufmann quiz: All that jazz
How well do you know the history of jazz in Chicago?
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This jazz superstar and his trio were part of the "in" crowd, playing at several clubs in the 1950s as they rose to fame.
Duke Ellington
Ramsey Lewis
Curtis Mayfield
Herbie Hancock
Correct answer: Ramsey Lewis
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What jazz radio station was at 95.5 on the FM dial?
WDCB-FM
WJJZ-FM
WNUA-FM
WLUP-FM
Correct answer: WNUA
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It wasn't just a jazz showcase. It was ____'s Jazz Showcase
Joe Segal
Coleman Hawkins
Erwin Helfer
Kurt Elling
Correct answer: Joe Segal
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This swing jazz band lit up the Green Mill stage every Tuesday night in the mid-1990s.
Mighty Blue Kings
Squirrel Nut Zippers
The Swing Club
Liquid Soul
Correct answer: Mighty Blue Kings
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These two brothers were synonymous with Chicago jazz, mentoring young musicians and establishing residencies on the South Side.
Von and George Freeman
Duke and Derek Ellington
Tito and Tremaine Puente
Willie and Tom Dixon
Correct answer: Von and George Freeman
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This disc jockey was famous for their rhymes while helming one of the biggest jazz radio shows in Chicago history.
Chris Heim
Richard Steele
Dick Buckley
Daddy-O Daylie
Correct answer: Daddy-O Daylie
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This Chicago jazz star found success in crossing over to more R&B and funk in the 1980s with a hit song called "Rockit."
Charles Mingus
Benny Goodman
Philip Bailey
Herbie Hancock
Correct answer: Herbie Hancock
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Which one of these jazz greats is NOT from Chicago
Ramsey Lewis
Benny Goodman
Oscar Brown Jr.
Billie Holiday
Correct answer: Billie Holiday
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Born in Chicago, this composer started in big bands but went on to produce Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, and several other huge pop musicians.
Dennis DeYoung
Pharrell Williams
Lester Bowie
Quincy Jones
Correct answer: Quincy Jones
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This jazz violinist toured the world with big bands led by Jimmy Dorsey and Chico Marx. For Chicago jazz fans, he's most known for leading the band at Mister Kelly's in the 1950s.
Ray Brown
Joe Venuti
Stuff Smith
Johnny Frigo
Correct answer: Johnny Frigo
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You never liked jazz. You were more of a blues fan.
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Nice work! You know your big bands!
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YES! You are a jazz juggernaut!