Title:
A child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music
Author:
Added Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal, 2022.
Physical Description:
95 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN:
9780762479412
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.
General Note:
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.
Language:
English
Audience:
Ages 8-12
