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A child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music Cover Image Book

A child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music / Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Jerrard K. Polk.

Musicians, culture, & roots of the world's coolest music (portion title)
Asim, Jabari, 1962- (author.). Polk, Jerrard K., (illustrator.).

Summary:

"A Child's Introduction to Jazz explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Written by A Child's Introduction to African American History author Jabari Asim, the book includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0762479418
  • ISBN: 9780762479412
  • Physical Description: 95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Includes a removable poster and downloadable music"--Dust jacket.
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction. Roots and rhythm -- Early jazz -- Harlem and the beginnings of big band -- The bebop era -- The cool era -- Hard bop and other sounds -- Jazz fusion -- The eclectic era -- The new generation.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12 Black Dog & Leventhal.

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Subject:
Jazz musicians > Juvenile literature.
Jazz > History and criticism > Juvenile literature.
Musicians > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Creative nonfiction.
Illustrated works.
Informational works.

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