On the Miles Davis album, “Bitches Brew” the role of the bass clarinet is… Coloristic and textural Extended improvised solos An alternate or additional bass line in the rhythm section. A & B B & C A & C

Name the members of the 1962 John Coltrane Quartet.

What was the “Cabaret Tax”? How did it effect jazz in the 1940’s?

What year is cited as the beginning of “The Swing Era”? What specific event is usually mentioned in this regard?

During the Swing Era, combo jazz… was recorded and practiced less frequently than at other times in jazz history. was mostly visible in small clubs on 52nd Street in New York and as a “band within a band” during performances of big bands. usually appeared as accompaniment to vocalists.

Name two big bands who, in the 70’s, adapted their styles to appeal to a new generation of youth who preferred Rock music.

Name three musical influences that may have led Miles Davis to experiment with the approach to jazz harmony presented on Milestones and Kind of Blue.

List three elements present in the music of the Ahmad Jamal Trio that were obvious influences on the 1956 Miles Davis Quintet.

Coleman Hawkins’ playing featured… harmonically oriented arpeggiated melodic material and a light, near vibratoless tone. asymmetrical lyrical melodic phrases and a light, near vibratoless tone. harmonically oriented arpeggiated melodic material and a large tone featuring a wide vibrato. asymmetrical lyrical melodic phrases and a large tone featuring a wide vibrato.

Why were many pianists in early jazz bands women?