Important Life Facts About Jelly Roll Morton! Quiz

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    In music, to "jam", or make it up as you go along is called:

    • Immobilization
    • Innoculation
    • Indoctrination
    • Improvisation
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This is a Trivia Quiz on the life Facts About Jelly Roll Morton! If you hear about new Orleans, one thing that will ring to you is how it is the homeland of some of the best jazz players time with Jelly being at the top of the list. Take this quiz and get to see how much you know his life story and achievements.

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  • 2. 

    The hometown of Mr. Morton and jazz is:

    • Chicago

    • St. Louis

    • New Orleans

    • Houston

    Correct Answer
    A. New Orleans
    Explanation
    New Orleans is the correct answer because it is widely recognized as the birthplace of jazz. The city's rich cultural heritage, diverse musical traditions, and vibrant nightlife contributed to the development of this unique genre of music. Jazz emerged in the early 20th century and became popularized in New Orleans through the influence of African, European, and Caribbean musical styles. Mr. Morton, being from New Orleans, would likely have a strong connection to jazz due to its deep roots in the city's culture.

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  • 3. 

    What does it mean when a jazz band jams?

    • To go out and get jelly sandwiches.

    • To improvise solos.

    • To start a new song.

    • To start a dance routine.

    Correct Answer
    A. To improvise solos.
    Explanation
    When a jazz band jams, it means that they are improvising solos. Jamming in jazz refers to the act of musicians spontaneously creating and playing music together without any pre-planned structure or composition. During a jam session, each musician takes turns improvising solos, showcasing their individual creativity and musical skills. This allows for a dynamic and interactive performance where the musicians can respond to each other's ideas and create unique and spontaneous musical expressions.

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  • 4. 

    Mr. Morton named this piece after a friend:

    • Jelly Roll Blues

    • King Porter Stomp

    • Grandpa's Spells

    • Dead Man Blues

    Correct Answer
    A. King Porter Stomp
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "King Porter Stomp" because the question states that Mr. Morton named this piece after a friend. Therefore, the piece "King Porter Stomp" was named after Mr. Morton's friend, making it the correct answer.

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  • 5. 

    What was important about Mr. Morton's time in Chicago between 1923 and 1928?

    • He made recordings with different instruments playing melody

    • He made recordings with piano and guitar only

    • He made recordings with classical musicians

    • He made recordings with Scat singers

    Correct Answer
    A. He made recordings with different instruments playing melody
    Explanation
    During Mr. Morton's time in Chicago between 1923 and 1928, he made recordings with different instruments playing melody. This suggests that he experimented with various musical arrangements and explored different sounds and textures in his recordings. This demonstrates his versatility as a musician and his willingness to collaborate with other instrumentalists to create unique and diverse musical compositions.

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  • 6. 

    What style of music was popular in the United States in the early 1900's when Jelly Roll Morton was a young musician?

    • Gospel

    • Dixieland

    • Classical

    • Ragtime

    Correct Answer
    A. Ragtime
    Explanation
    Ragtime was a popular style of music in the United States in the early 1900s when Jelly Roll Morton was a young musician. Ragtime is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lively melodies, often played on the piano. It was a precursor to jazz and influenced many musicians of that time.

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  • 7. 

    What bad trait of Mr. Morton's personality annoyed his friends?

    • He drank too much.

    • He would brag about himself.

    • He was too loud of a piano player.

    • He did not get along with other musicians.

    Correct Answer
    A. He would brag about himself.
    Explanation
    Mr. Morton's friends were annoyed by his bad trait of bragging about himself. This suggests that he constantly boasted or showed off, which could have made his friends feel uncomfortable or overshadowed. It is possible that his constant self-promotion may have come across as arrogant or self-centered, causing his friends to find this trait annoying.

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  • 8. 

    What upset Mr. Morton about the report he heard on the "Ripley's Believe it or Not" radio program in 1938?

    • It said he was not a great jazz musician

    • It said he did not invent his name

    • It said he did not invent jazz

    • It said he did not invent 12 bar blues

    Correct Answer
    A. It said he did not invent jazz
    Explanation
    Mr. Morton was upset about the report because it claimed that he did not invent jazz. This would have been a significant blow to his reputation and legacy as a jazz musician.

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  • 9. 

    Wire brushes are used to play on:

    • Bass

    • Guitar

    • Trumpet

    • Drums

    Correct Answer
    A. Drums
    Explanation
    Wire brushes are used to play on drums. Wire brushes have a unique design with bristles made of wire that can produce a softer and more delicate sound when played on drum heads. They are commonly used in jazz and acoustic music genres to create a lighter and more textured sound compared to traditional drumsticks. The wire brushes allow drummers to achieve a different tonal quality and create a variety of rhythmic patterns on the drum set.

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  • 10. 

    What was the name of his band?

    • He made recordings with The Red Hot Chilli Peppers

    • He made recordings with Alan Lomax

    • He made recordings with Down Beat Magazine

    • He made recordings with The Red Hot Peppers

    Correct Answer
    A. He made recordings with The Red Hot Peppers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He made recordings with The Red Hot Peppers." This is because the question asks for the name of his band, and the given option includes the name "The Red Hot Peppers," which matches the name mentioned in the question. The other options, such as The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Alan Lomax, and Down Beat Magazine, do not match the band name mentioned in the question.

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  • 11. 

    Which magazine did he write to?

    • Down Beat

    • Ripley's Believe it or Not

    • Good House Keeping

    • Jazz Masters Monthly

    Correct Answer
    A. Down Beat
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Down Beat. This implies that the person in question wrote to Down Beat magazine.

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  • 12. 

    What happened after that?

    • Jelly Roll got arrested

    • Jelly Roll became a publisher

    • Jelly Roll got a new recording contract

    • Jelly Roll won the Down Beat award for jazz

    Correct Answer
    A. Jelly Roll got a new recording contract
    Explanation
    After the mentioned events, Jelly Roll got a new recording contract. This suggests that Jelly Roll's talent and success in the music industry led to him being offered a new recording contract, indicating that his career was thriving and he had opportunities for further growth and success in his musical journey.

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  • 13. 

    From the "ALL THIS JAZZ" box.  W.C. Handy had the first published Blues tune to sheet music in 1912 (the same year the Titanic went down).  What was the name of that song?

    • Memphis Blues

    • Dead Man Blues

    • Blackwater Blues

    • Jammin' on the Blues

    Correct Answer
    A. Memphis Blues
    Explanation
    W.C. Handy had the first published Blues tune to sheet music in 1912. The correct answer is "Memphis Blues" as it was the name of the song that W.C. Handy published in that year.

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  • 14. 

    Mr. Morton's first published piece is called:

    • Jelly Roll Blues

    • King Porter Stomp

    • King Potter's Spells

    • Grandpa's Spells

    Correct Answer
    A. Jelly Roll Blues
    Explanation
    The given options are titles of different pieces. Out of these options, the correct answer is "Jelly Roll Blues" as it is mentioned that it is Mr. Morton's first published piece.

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