Jazz quiz

[hardbop grandpop]

billy tipton piano toiled in virtual obscurity all his career. but he became world famous on the day he died. why did he suddenly become famous? i doubt if anyone will get this,most people will say billy who. gord

[marval]

I think I know this, but will give someone else a chance.


Margaret

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Billy Lee Tipton was born Dorothy Lucille Tipton in 1914 but lived for nearly 50 years as a man till he died in 1989

Cheers John (No secret safe from Wikipedia)

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I assume my answer was right.
Try this:
A s-w England leader who sounds part-Viking but smoother

[Dorsetmike]

Acker Bilk?

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Not Acker - further clues
Think S (not s-w)
Born London
banjo

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Further clue - leader of "The Southern Jazz Band"

[Dorsetmike]

Must be Eric Silk then, takes one back a bit!!

[OLDUDE]

Spot on Mike.
I tried to be more cryptic with the clues but dont know if this just confused people too much
Please give me feed-back.

[Dorsetmike]

Tenor saxist Lester young was known as "The Prez", who was known as "Vice Prez"?

[hardbop grandpop]

hi mike,
the answer is paul quinichette ( i think i spelled it right ).
hopefully soon we will see some fresh names answering some of these questions. it seems to me only a handful of members are taking part. it does not matter if you get it wrong, it is all in fun, so take a shot at it. gord

[Dorsetmike]

You got it Gord.

My favourite Album featuring him is Borderline, with Mel Powell, piano, and Bobby Donaldson, drums. Best track "What's New" from that album. One of the 1950's Vanguard series produced by John Hammond. Reissued on CD as part of a compilation of the series and titled "It's Been so Long".

[hardbop grandpop]

hi mike, i like an album called the kid from denver by him. anyway the next question is, who sang loch lomond at benny goodmans 1938 carnegie hall concert. gord

[marval]

Hi gord

Would that be Martha Tilton?


Margaret

[hardbop grandpop]

margaret, martha tilton is right.gord