Examines the possible origins of jazz, its variety, greatness, and individual artists.

Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the music style of jazz.

"A Child's Introduction to Jazz explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Written by A Child's Introduction to African American History author Jabari Asim, the book includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"--

This title focuses on the history of jazz music and gives detailed information related to its origins and fun facts about superstars spanning from Miles Davis to Wynton Marsalis!

"J is for Jazz is a riotous romp through the alphabet featuring the history and living creativity of this special music!"--

Presents the lives and artistry of notable jazz bassists, traces their influence on one another, and investigates the impact of various innovations on the development of jazz music.

Explores the inventions and influence of the great brass and reed players in the history of jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Dizzie Gillespie, and Miles Davis.