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

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"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780762479429
ISBN: 0762479418
ISBN: 9780762479412
Physical Description: 95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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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.