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The Research and Scholarship on Indian Jazz and Blues: A Journey of Discovery

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Which Indian musician is widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian Jazz?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. John McLaughlin

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John McLaughlin, a British guitarist, is credited with pioneering the fusion of Indian classical music with jazz in the 1970s, leading to the emergence of Indian Jazz.

What is the name of the landmark album that marked the beginning of the Indian Jazz movement?

  1. My Favorite Things

  2. Kind of Blue

  3. Inner Mounting Flame

  4. Bitches Brew


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John McLaughlin's album "Inner Mounting Flame", released in 1971, is considered to be the first major album in the Indian Jazz genre.

Which Indian musician is known for his innovative use of the tabla in Jazz and Blues music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. L. Subramaniam

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain is a renowned tabla player who has collaborated with numerous Jazz and Blues musicians, bringing a unique Indian flavor to these genres.

What is the name of the annual festival that celebrates the fusion of Indian classical music with Jazz and Blues?

  1. The Indian Jazz Festival

  2. The Jazz Yatra Festival

  3. The Mahindra Blues Festival

  4. The Rajasthan International Folk Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jazz Yatra Festival is an annual event held in Mumbai, India, dedicated to promoting the fusion of Indian classical music with Jazz and Blues.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his unique blend of Carnatic music with Jazz?

  1. L. Subramaniam

  2. John McLaughlin

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

L. Subramaniam is a violinist and composer known for his fusion of Carnatic music, a South Indian classical genre, with Jazz and Blues.

What is the name of the Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 1980s?

  1. Shakti

  2. Bombay Jazz Yatra

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Avial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakti, led by John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain, was a pioneering Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 1980s.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his innovative use of the bansuri in Jazz and Blues music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a renowned bansuri player who has collaborated with numerous Jazz and Blues musicians, bringing a unique Indian flavor to these genres.

What is the name of the documentary film that explores the history and evolution of Indian Jazz?

  1. Indian Jazz: A Journey of Discovery

  2. The Jazz Diaspora

  3. Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

  4. Searching for Sugar Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian Jazz: A Journey of Discovery is a documentary film that explores the history and evolution of Indian Jazz, featuring interviews with leading musicians and scholars.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his unique blend of Hindustani classical music with Jazz?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. Hariprasad Chaurasia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar, a sitar player and composer, was known for his fusion of Hindustani classical music with Jazz and Blues.

What is the name of the Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 1990s?

  1. Shakti

  2. Bombay Jazz Yatra

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Avial


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian Ocean is a popular Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 1990s for their unique blend of Indian classical music, Jazz, and Rock.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his innovative use of the mridangam in Jazz and Blues music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. T.H. Vinayakram


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

T.H. Vinayakram is a renowned mridangam player who has collaborated with numerous Jazz and Blues musicians, bringing a unique Indian flavor to these genres.

What is the name of the book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Indian Jazz?

  1. The Rough Guide to Indian Jazz

  2. Jazz in India: A History

  3. The Oxford Handbook of Indian Jazz

  4. The Cambridge Companion to Indian Jazz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cambridge Companion to Indian Jazz is a comprehensive book that provides an overview of the history, development, and key figures of Indian Jazz.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his unique blend of Sufi music with Jazz?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. Abida Parveen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abida Parveen is a renowned Sufi singer who has collaborated with numerous Jazz musicians, bringing a unique blend of Sufi music with Jazz.

What is the name of the Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 2000s?

  1. Shakti

  2. Bombay Jazz Yatra

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Avial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avial is a popular Indian Jazz band that gained international recognition in the 2000s for their unique blend of Indian classical music, Jazz, and Rock.

Which Indian Jazz musician is known for his innovative use of the sarangi in Jazz and Blues music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. L. Subramaniam

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. Suhail Yusuf Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Suhail Yusuf Khan is a renowned sarangi player who has collaborated with numerous Jazz and Blues musicians, bringing a unique Indian flavor to these genres.

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