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?

When was the period of American history known as “Reconstruction”?

What instruments were added to form the Hot Sevens?

What was the most momentous change that jazz underwent due to the innovations of Armstrong and Bechet?

What is the instrumentation of a typical jazz organ trio?