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Title
A child's introduction to jazz
Type
Text
Monograph
Multimedia
Subject
Jazz--History and criticism--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Jazz musicians--Juvenile literature (LCSH)
Language
English
Classification
LCC: ML3506
DDC: 781.65 full
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Supplementary Content
index
Content
text
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.
Intended Audience
Juvenile
Ages 8-12 Black Dog & Leventhal
Authorized Access Point
Asim, Jabari, 1962- A child's introduction to jazz