Ragtime and Dixieland test

Why was Ragtime called ragtime?

Because they used to write down the music on a rag (paper), and also the songs have a ragged time.

Who was the “king of ragtime”, and what song did they write

Scott Joplin - Maple Leaf Rag

Why were people dying so common in New Orleans?

since New Orleans was below sea level, there were many sanitation issues (people would put their trash out on the ground, bad drainage for sewers)

What was Jelly Roll Morton’s first name?

Ferdinand Mouton

Where did Ferdinand Mouton (Jelly roll Morton) work?

In the Red Light District, and his mom kicked him out of the house to live with his grandma because of this.

What was Jelly Roll Morton’s band called

Jelly Roll Morton and his Red Hot Peppers

What was Fats Waller’s real name, and what did he write?

Thomas Waller - Honeysuckle Rose, Ain’t Misbehavin’

What three shows did Fats Waller write for?

Hot Chocolate, Keep Shufflin’, Loads of Coal

What was the nickname for New Orleans

“Crescent City”, and “The Birthplace of Jazz”

What was the name of the leader of the band in funeral marches

the grand marshall

Who was Buddy Bolden?

He was the first star in jazz. He played cornet, and only has one photo and no recordings. He set up the typical dixieland format.

What was the typical dixieland setup, and who set it up?

2 trumpets, 1 clarinet, 1 trombone, 1 drums, 1 melody player (banjo/piano), 1 tuba - Buddy Bolden made it.

Why was living in the Boys house beneficial for Louis Armstrong?

Because it started him on trumpet, and gave him stability, and a tight schedule.

Who was the first person to scat on a jazz record?

Louis Armstrong

Why did Louis Armstrong have a handkerchief

because his lips would get chapped from playing trumpet, so he kept moisturizer on the handkerchief for his lips.

Who was Louis Armstrong’s wife, and what did she play

Lillian Harding played the piano.

Name the 4 saxophones from highest to lowest

soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax