2114 Cherokee St... | St. Louis, MO 63118 | 314-664-1234 | info@saxquest.com

Trivia Archive

March 2015 Sax Trivia Contest

Prizes:

  • Saxquest Gift Card ($ 50.00 value)

Winner

Peter Wilson from Kirkland, WA US

Contest background

Today there is a multitude of classic jazz performances that can be seen on YouTube. One such video show cases the Duke Ellington Orchestra playing a rousing swing number which goes on to feature several soloists including his drummer Sam Woodyard. One of Duke's go to soloists unfortunately missed his opportunity to play because he had fallen asleep on the band stand. The video is quite a fantastic display of musicianship and is also highly entertaining.

 

Contest Question

Who was the sleepy soloist and what is the title of the video? Hint: Ellington and the name of the song are what makes up the title.  

Correct Answer

Paul Gonsalves - Soloist Ellington-Perdido     

Where You Could Have Found The Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faOvAO4SRY8

Thanks to everyone who played this month's Saxquest Trivia contest. Please stop back and check out the new contest that's up and running now.