Question

A musician in this leader's band names chord voicings made of the root, third, and seventh played as staccato quarter notes. A “two, one diminished, one” progression played with the rhythm “rest, 3, 1, and of 2” is this bandleader’s signature ending. “Splanky” and “The Kid from Red Bank” were written (15[1])by Neal Hefti for this musician’s “New Testament Band.” The album [this bandleader], Straight Ahead was his first collaboration with arranger (*) Sammy Nestico. This bandleader's “All-American Rhythm Section” included Walter Page, Freddie Green, and Jo Jones. The practice of improvising (10[1])“head arrangements” into the early morning is referenced by this Kansas City bandleader’s signature tune. Thad Jones quoted “Pop Goes the Weasel” in a solo from this bandleader's recording of “April in Paris.” For 10 points, (10[1])name this pianist who wrote “One O’Clock Jump.” ■END■

ANSWER: Count Basie [or William James Basie; accept Basie ending; accept Basie, Straight Ahead] (The first clue refers to Freddie Green voicings.)
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ian McDowellCambridgeLimp Franceskit5015
Joseph KrolCien Años de QuizboledadSimple Vibes9010
Michael WuGrzegorz BrzęczyszczykiewiczDefying Suavity12610

Summary

2024 ARGOS @ Stanford02/22/2025Y3100%0%0%104.33
2024 ARGOS @ Chicago11/23/2024Y6100%50%0%82.67
2024 ARGOS @ Columbia11/23/2024Y3100%67%0%84.67
2024 ARGOS @ Christ's College12/14/2024Y3100%33%0%88.67