Great African Americans in Jazz (Outstanding African Americans Series)

By Carlotta Hacker

Book Overview

Jazz owes its creation to many visionary African American pioneers who to this day continue to reshape and reinvent its sound. Great African Americans in Jazz follows the fascinating lives and careers of African American jazz artists. Major profiles in this book include: - Louis Armstrong - Duke Ellington - Thelonious Monk - Bessie Smith - Miles Davis - Billie Holiday - Charlie Parker - plus six additional shorter profiles

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865058180
• ISBN13: 9780865058187
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 11

Customer Reviews

You know them by their music.

Probably know a few as your own family. But it never hurts to know their statistics and the adversity of their struggle to get to the top. This book is part of the outstanding African Americans series. However, I specifically picked this book as a better way to get to know my favorite artists. Naturally, everyone will have their favorites; however, it is good to also compare them to others in the field of Jazz. There is a personal profile that includes – born, died, career, family, and awards. Each artist has a second on, growing up, developing skills, and overcoming obstacles. I suggest you also view Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns.