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The Sound That Jazz Makes

Eric Velásquez, Carole Boston Weatherford

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The Sound That Jazz Makes

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Evocative journey through jazz history in pictures.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of jazz through a visual and poetic experience, "The Sound That Jazz Makes" weaves together the history and impact of this musical genre in a way that captivates and educates. The harmony between Carole Boston Weatherford's rhythmic text and Eric Velasquez's lush oil paintings creates an atmosphere that's both educational for newcomers and deeply resonant for jazz aficionados. This isn't just a read; it's an auditory and visual celebration of jazz.

  • Carter G. Woodson Book Award for Elementary Level (2001)
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The Sound That Jazz Makes

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ISBN: 9780761457329
Publisher: Two Lions
Date of Publication: 2012-01-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 4.49
(rated by 95 readers)

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Two acclaimed picture book talents combine in this award-winning journey through the history and legacy of jazz, the unique American musical art form. Carole Boston Weatherford’s poetic text is perfectly matched with Eric Velasquez’s powerful oil paintings. From an African drum to a slave ship to a Harlem nightclub, The Sound That Jazz Makes explores the African-American experience that gives jazz its passion and spirit.
 

Evocative journey through jazz history in pictures.

If you're looking to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of jazz through a visual and poetic experience, "The Sound That Jazz Makes" weaves together the history and impact of this musical genre in a way that captivates and educates. The harmony between Carole Boston Weatherford's rhythmic text and Eric Velasquez's lush oil paintings creates an atmosphere that's both educational for newcomers and deeply resonant for jazz aficionados. This isn't just a read; it's an auditory and visual celebration of jazz.

  • Carter G. Woodson Book Award for Elementary Level (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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