Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Black Dog & Leventhal

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A child's introduction to jazz

Oclc number

1303568176

Responsibility statement

Jabari Asim ; illustrated by Jerrard K. Polk

Sub title

the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification