A Child's Introduction to Jazz: The Musicians, Culture, and Roots of the World's Coolest Music (A Child's Introduction Series Hardcover)

Get ready to swing with A Child’s Introduction to Jazz, an interactive journey into one of the richest and most soulful music genres in the world!

Listen while you learn with QR codes that connect you directly to the instruments and musical flair of jazz. From swing and Dixieland to the blues and bebop, this interactive guide is the perfect introduction to the world’s coolest music. Author Jabari Asim takes you on a historical journey from the roots of jazz in Africa and New Orleans to its global influence today.

Along the way, you’ll meet the legends who defined the sound:

• Louis Armstrong: The trumpeter who shaped the art of improvisation.
• Duke Ellington: The pianist who pioneered the big band sound of the swing era.
• Billie Holiday: The iconic singer whose performances of “God Bless the Child” became jazz standards.

Explore the sounds of trumpets, clarinets, and trombones, and discover the art of scatting! Featuring a pull-out poster showing the different instruments of jazz, this book hits the perfect beat for young readers and music lovers alike. Experience the rhythm, the soul, and the history of jazz in a way that will have you bebopping in no time!