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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #314 - 2/28/07

Sax Education

Answers

1. Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" is better known as the theme from this British comedy show.: The Benny Hill Show
2. They called him "Bird" and he was one of the pioneers of jazz saxophone - what is his real name?
: Charlie Parker
3. King Curtis played the memorable sax solo on "Yakety Yak" by what 50s vocal group?
: The Coasters
4. Bobby Keys has played with many of the greats, but he's best known as the sax sideman for what enduring British band?
: Rolling Stones
5. This American saxophonist, who played the theme for "L.A. Law," is most associated with the "smooth jazz" genre.
: David Sanborn
6. Of Wynton, Branford, Jason, or Delfeayo,which Marsalis brother plays the saxophone?
: Branford
7. Bill Withers sang it, and Will Smith sampled it, but what saxophonist is credited with the hit "Just The Two Of Us?"
: Grover Washington, Jr.
8."A Love Supreme" is this jazz sax player's most famous album.
: John Coltrane
9. This Flecktone's big stage trick is to play two saxophones at the same time.
: Jeff Coffin
10. What recent American president played the saxophone?
: Bill Clinton
11. And which Simpsons family member plays the baritone sax, even though in real life this instrument would be too large for this person?
: Lisa
12. OK, we have to mention him - what kind of saxophone does Kenny G play?
: The soprano sax
13. Raphael Ravenscroft played the sax solo on which 1978 Gerry Rafferty classic?
: "Baker Street"
14. He starred in the movie "'Round Midnight" and was nominated for an Academy Award for the role.
: Dexter Gordon
15. With Astrud Gilberto, he won a Grammy Award for "The Girl from Ipanema."
: Stan Getz
16. Saxophonist Maceo Parker is most associated with what late soul legend?
: James Brown
17. He's the King of the World, the Master of Disaster, the Big Man, and the saxist for the E Street Band.
: Clarence Clemons

Bonus: What would you call Steely Dan's character who says he will "learn to work the saxophone, I'll play just what I feel" ?: "Call me Deacon Blues"

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