A child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music (Child's introduction series)
by Asim, Jabari, 1962- (Author)
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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 t... Full description
- 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.