2MBS Musical Trivia - February 2026

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Q1. Who is often called the “Father of Jazz”?* This field is required.

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A. Louis Armstrong

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Q2. Which instrument is most commonly associated with John Coltrane?* This field is required.

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A. Saxophone

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Q3.Which famous jazz singer was known for songs like “Strange Fruit”?* This field is required.

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A. Billie Holiday

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Q4. Which jazz style is known for fast tempos and complex improvisation, developed in the 1940s?* This field is required.

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A. Bebop

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Q5. Who composed classics like “Take the ‘A’ Train”?* This field is required.

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A. Duke Ellington

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Q6. Which musician released the landmark album Kind of Blue?* This field is required.

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A. Miles Davis

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Q7. Which pianist is known for quirky, angular compositions like “Round Midnight”?* This field is required.

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A. Thelonious Monk

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Q8. What is “improvisation” in jazz?* This field is required.

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A. Creating music spontaneously while performing