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Lester Young Quiz
Saxophone Extraordinaire: The Captivating World of Lester Young
Updated: Oct 27, 2023
Get ready to swing with the mesmerizing melodies of Lester Young! Test your jazz knowledge and unravel the legacy of this legendary American saxophonist in our toe-tapping, mind-bending quiz!
From the basics to the most obscure facts, this Lester Young quiz has it all! With 31 questions covering a wide range of topics, it's the perfect way to test your knowledge. Do you have what it takes to come out on top? Gain valuable insights.
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Drums
Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet
Piano
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"King"
"Maestro"
"Duke"
"Pres"
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Count Basie's Orchestra
Glenn Miller's Band
Tommy Dorsey's Band
Duke Ellington's Orchestra
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Energetic And Fast
Slow And Melancholic
Relaxed And Cool
Aggressive And Loud
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He Rarely Played
Used Sophisticated Harmonies
He Only Played High Notes
He Used Heavy Percussion
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Trumpet
Clarinet
Violin
Piano
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September 15, 1910
August 27, 1909
February 22, 1907
July 30, 1908
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March 15, 1959
March 15, 1969
May 20, 1950
April 12, 1949
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Political Messaging
Modern Slang
Classical Theory
Hipster Jargon
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He Reinforced Traditional Methods
He Discouraged Improvisation
He Was Overlooked
He Pioneered New Techniques
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A Quiet Stream
A Gull's Flight
Marching Band
A Symphony
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Country And Bluegrass Fans
Children And Young Adults
Jazz Dancers And Listeners
Classical Music Aficionados
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No, He Was Seen As Extroverted And Classic
Yes, He Fit Right In
No, He Was Considered Introverted And Hip
Yes, He Was Just Like Everyone Else
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Woodville, Mississippi
New Orleans
New York
Los Angeles
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Ella Fitzgerald
Charlie Parker
Louis Armstrong
Billie Holiday
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Energetic
Relaxed And Cool
Fast Paced
Overpowering
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He Had A Versatile, Fluid Method Of Play
He Rarely Adhered To Time Signatures
His Tunes Were Always Improvised
His Techniques Were Random And Chaotic
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Adding A Heavy Metal Twist
Inserting Electronic Elements
Incorporating Classical Elements
Introducing Hipster Jargon
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A Sparrow
A Gull
An Eagle
A Hawk
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Electronic Elements
Reggae
Hip Hop
Sophisticated Harmonies
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Both
Simplicity
Neither
Complexity
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Extrovert
Depends On The Situation
Introvert
Both
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Pressure
President
Prescription
Prefix
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Mountains
Birds' Flight Patterns
Ocean Waves
City Skylines
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Aggressive
Fast-paced
Relaxed And Cool
Loud
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Open, Friendly
Extroverted, Enthusiastic
Conservative, Classical
Hip, Introverted
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Rock
Classical
Pop
Jazz
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1920s
1980s
1950s
1960s
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Impressionist
Hipster
Romantic
Surrealist
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Influential
Overlooked
Critically Panned
Underappreciated
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May 30, 1986
May 25, 1983
Mar 23, 1985
Mar 15, 1959
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