Title:
A child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music
Author:
Asim, Jabari, 1962- author.
ISBN:
9780762479412
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Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm + 1 poster
General Note:
"Includes a removable poster and downloadable music!"--Dust jacket.
Includes index.
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
"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.
Reading Level:
Ages 8-12 Black Dog & Leventhal.
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