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• Fun• Test your Bixophilicity

-phile or –phil suff. One that loves or has a strong affinity or preferencefor: bixophile, loves Bix [New Latin -philus, from Greek -philos, beloved, dear] -Bixophilicity nounThe level of competence of a Bixophile

1. Name the first 1926 recording made by Bix with Jean Goldkette’s Orchestra.

Answer:IdolizingRecorded October 12, 1926

2. Identify the clarinet player in the following recording.

Answer:Irving FriedmanRhythm King9/21/1928

3. In 1925, Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra recorded a Rube Bloom’s composition under the title “Carolina Stomp.” Bix recorded that same tune earlier under a different name.What is the title of the tunerecorded by Bix?

Answer:Flock o’ BluesThe Sioux City Six

4. Give the name of the musician who was, in addition to Bix, in every recording made by Bix Beiderbecke and His Gang.A. Adrian RolliniB. Bill RankC. Frank TrumbauerD. Tommy DorseyE. Jimmy Dorsey Answer:

Bill Rank

5. What is the name of the tuba player in this Bix recording?

A. Mike Trafficante

B. Joe Tarto

C. Steve Brown

D. Min Leibrook

Answer:Joe TartoBroadway Bell-HopsSep 29, 1927There Ain’t No LandLike Dixieland To Me

6. In what year was this record waxed?A. 1924B. 1925C. 1926D. 1927E. 1928 Answer:

In 1925 by Bix andHis Rhythm Jugglers.Bix’s own composition,“Davenport Blues.”

7. How many recordings are there of

“In A Mist”?

A. 40-50

B. 50-60

C. 60-70

D. 70-80Answer:78

8. Did Bix ever play at Carnegie Hall?A. Yes.B. No.

Answer:Yes, on October 7, 1928. HePlayed “In A Mist.”

9. In what year did Bix play with

Eddie Condon in Syracuse?

A. 1922

B. 1923

C. 1924

D. 1925

E. 1926

Answer:

In 1922

10. Give the name of the vocal groupin this Bix recording.A. The Andrews SistersB. The Rhythm BoysC. The Mills BrothersD. Al Lynch and the Keller Sisters

Answer:The Rhythm BoysThat’s My Weakness Now