Jazz cats! Ready to swing into some “Giant Steps” of fun? We hope your brains are as “Cool” as Miles Davis because it’s time to put your jazz fusion knowledge to the test! “Take Five” if you need to, but it’s not that hard though. You may just find yourself “Breezin'” through this quiz!
So whether you’re a fan of Miles, Monk, or Metheny it’s all groovy fun with this jazz fusion trivia quiz!
1. Which trumpeter is considered the main pioneer of jazz fusion?
2. Which album by Miles Davis is often associated with the birth of jazz fusion?
3. Which prominent jazz fusion band did Chick Corea form?
4. Which instrument is Herbie Hancock best known for playing?
5. Who founded “Weather Report”, which contributed significantly to early jazz fusion?
6. Which Austrian musician used synthesizers in a unique way in jazz fusion?
7. Which Latin jazz fusion band had a hit with Rob Thomas?
8. What “Birds of Fire” is a famous album by which band?
9. The band “Blood, Sweat & Tears” combines jazz with what type of music?
10. Which electric bassist is famous for his work with “Weather Report”?
11. Which jazz fusion musician is known for his album “School Days”?
12. Which jazz fusion band is known for their hit “Birdland”?
13. Which drummer contributed to jazz fusion with his work with Miles Davis and Mahavishnu Orchestra?
14. Who composed the jazz fusion piece “Spain”?
15. Which jazz fusion group was guitarist Al Di Meola a part of?
16. Which instrument does the Marcus Miller mainly play?
17. Which bass guitarist worked with Joni Mitchell?
18. Can you name the iconic Brecker Brothers?
19. Who formed the band “Head Hunters”.
20. Which vibraphone player pioneered the use of four mallets to play the instrument?
21. Which female jazz bassist won the ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy in 2010?
22. Which instrument does the jazz fusion artist Billy Cobham primarily play?
23. Which “colorful” record label is known for promoting jazz fusion artists?
24. Which group released the album “We Like It Here”?
25. In which city is the Jazz Showcase club located?
26. Who produced albums like “Bitches Brew” and “Midnight in Paris”?
27. Where is the jazz fusion band Casiopea from?
28. How has jazz fusion been incorporated into R&B?
29. Who composed the soundtrack for the film “Round Midnight”?
30. Which jazz musician released the classic album “Wave”?
31. Who invented the Chapman Stick, used in jazz fusion?
32. Which jazz and blues singer blended jazz with classical music on her piano?
33. Which iconic trumpeter wowed the fans at Isle of Wight Festival in 1970?
34. In which decade was Steps Ahead most popular?
35. Which jazz fusion artist is known for his album “Elegant Gypsy”?
36. Which jazz fusion band was Lee Ritenour a part of?
37. Which popular jazz guitarist and singer shifted to smooth jazz later in his career?
38. Which instrument does the jazz fusion artist Jean-Luc Ponty primarily play?
39. What instrument was Jimmy Smith best known for playing?
40. Who played the piano in the band “The Crusaders”?
41. Which jazz fusion artist is known for the album “Timeless”?
42. What instrument did Toots Thielemans play?
43. Who played guitar on the album “Five Peace Band”?
44. Which band had a hit song with “Morning Dance”?
45. What was the name of Frank Zappa’s band in the 60s?
Whether your score was as smooth as a “Cantaloupe Island” or had you feeling a little “Blue in Green”, we hope you had fun. If you’re still humming for more, why not riff through the other quizzes at Trivia Bliss? There’s a symphony of trivia awaiting your prowess.
Until next time, stay in tune!
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