Round 9: Tossup 9

Similarity to this musician’s style led an early-career Sonny Stitt to often be accused (10[1])of being an unoriginal mimic. Ken Slone and Jamey Aebersold created this man’s “Omnibook,” which transcribes his solos on songs like “Confirmation.” This musician used chains of ii-V (“two-five”) progressions in 12-bar blues songs (-5[1])like “Billie’s Bounce” and “Blues for Alice.” This musician played a (-5[1])plastic instrument at Massey Hall alongside Dizzy Gillespie, who (-5[1])appeared on his song “Ko-Ko.” In the 1940s, this musician developed a style of jazz that emphasized fast, technical improvisation. For (-5[1])10 points, name this pioneering bebop saxophonist (10[2])whose composition “Ornithology” puns (10[1])on his nickname, “Bird.” ■END■ (10[1]0[2])

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