Recounts the childhood of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans from the perspective of his horn.
A playful picture-book biography of the father of space-age bachelor-pad lounge music. Gorgeously illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, this lively biography follows Juan Garcia Esquivel from Mexico to New York City. Juan grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands; he loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. His musical dreams brought him from Mexico to America and gained him worldwide renown. Juan’s space-a...
Louis Armstrong (Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)) (Childhood of Famous Americans (Pb))
by Dharathula H. Millender
A biography of a trumpeter of humble origin who received international acclaim as a jazz entertainer.
Jazz music is an integral part of American history. Born of oppression and built upon improvisation, it transcends racial divisions and continuously evolves with the times. Originating in New Orleans, jazz migrated north during the Roaring Twenties, ignited by the Hot Jazz of Louis Armstrong. During the Great Depression, Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson brought the captivating sounds of Harlem nightclubs to dance halls across the country and helped usher in the Swing Era. As music tastes ch...
This series looks at the influences and historical events that shaped the lives of the great composers. Illustrated in full-color, making use of contemporary works of art, these books provide an essential introduction to the lives of those who produced some of the world's most enduring music.
Explores the life and career of the renowned trumpeter and bandleader of the jazz era.
Traces the origins of jazz, examining its unique rhythmic improvisation, instrumentation, scat singing, changing styles, and prominent musicians.
Extraordinary People in Jazz (Extraordinary People (Hardcover))
by Marvin Martin
Each book explores styles and techniques that were invented or refined by players on a particular instrument.
Examines the life and career of the talented jazz composer, bandleader, and pianist, from his childhood in Washington, D.C., through his battle against racism, to his influence on the world of jazz.