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...
"Describes the life of Louis Armstrong, focusing on his rise as a pop-culture icon"--Provided by publisher.
Recounts the childhood of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans from the perspective of his horn.
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...
Charlie Parker Played Be Bop (Live Oak Music Makers)
by Chris Raschka
Introduces the famous saxophonist and his style of jazz known as bebop.
Louis Armstrong (Impact Biographies (Paperback)) (Impact Biography S.)
by Sandford Brown
Examines the personal life and musical career of the famous jazz trumpeter and singer known as Satchmo.
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.
The Great Depression Wasn't Always Sad! Entertainment and Jazz Music Book for Kids Children's Arts, Music & Photography Books
by Baby Professor
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