Hello, friends! Our book today is Jazz for Lunch!, written by Jarrett Dapier and illustrated by Eugenia Mello, a toe-tapping, finger-snapping musical, culinary romp. A young boy has a lunch date with his Aunt Nina, and she’s taking him to the hottest and tastiest jazz club to enjoy some music and eats. Unfortunately, as great … Continue reading Jazz for Lunch! (Jarrett Dapier)
Hello, friends! Our book today was King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin by Stephen Costanza, a look into the early life and career of the American composer and pianist. Born into a labor-class black family in the very recently emancipated state of Texas, Scott took an early interest in music and sound. His … Continue reading King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin (Stephen Costanza)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ella, Queen Of Jazz by Helen Hancocks, the true story of Ella Fitzgerald breaking the color barrier at the Mocambo Club with the help of a famous friend. In the 1950’s, there was no better blues and jazz singer than Ella Fitzgerald. But there was terrible prejudice in the … Continue reading Ella, Queen Of Jazz (Helen Hancocks)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Trombone Shorty, an autobiographical picture book written by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and illustrated by Bryan Collier, a fun and fascinating tale that celebrates music and the people who love it. “Where Y’at?” That’s how people in New Orleans greet each other, a town as friendly and musical as … Continue reading Trombone Shorty (Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews)
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