Tossup
A player of this instrument scat-sang while smiling on “Major’s Medley,” his take on Slim Gaillard’s song “Laughing in Rhythm.” Israel Crosby played this instrument for Ahmad Jamal’s band on his version of “But Not For Me.” The drummer Dannie Richmond backed up a player of this instrument on songs like “Jelly Roll” and “Boogie Stop Shuffle.” A player of this instrument wrote the gospel-style song “Better Git It In Your Soul” for an album whose title riffs on Latin declensions. This instrument was played on over 2,000 recording sessions by Ron Carter. A player of this instrument wrote the protest song “Fables of Faubus” and a tribute to the headwear of Lester Young. For 10 points, name this instrument played by the composer of “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,” Charles Mingus. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 114.67 |
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 0% | 90.50 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 50% | 17% | 88.00 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 17% | 70.80 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 100% | 0% | 105.67 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 80% | 0% | 90.25 |
| Overflow | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 100% | 20% | 103.40 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 0% | 72.00 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 75% | 0% | 104.67 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 90% | 0% | 92.22 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 8 | 75% | 13% | 86.33 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 0% | 95.50 |