Give a short answer to each question (Use whole sentences!) 1-10.
1. The reading lists three qualities that can be used to describe and categorize “cool” jazz. What are they?
2. What Qualities are listed as “things to listen for” when hearing Miles Davis’ Boplicity off of the Birth of Cool album.
3. How many gigs did the Miles Davis Nonette of the Birth of Cool sessions actually play and where?
4. John Lewis played in the Birth of Cool sessions and went on to lead and spend the majority of his recording career with what group?
5. The Dave Brubeck Quartet’s big hit was what and what was the name of the album it was on?
6. Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker are noted “west coast cool” musicians. They have some notoriety today for what their group didn’t have. What was it and what did that do?
7. Who is Stan Getz and what style (or genre) is he credited with popularizing and bringing to jazz?
8. Who sang the female, English vocals in “The Girl from Ipanema”?
9. Was there an actual “Girl from Ipanema”? If so, what was her name?
10. You have listened to several cool jazz tunes over the course of this unit. Describe the cool sound in general and give some opinions on what you think of the style. (What did you like or not like about it? Which artist did enjoy the most or least and why? Etc….)