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Jazz is a uniquely American art form. This popular style of music sprang from post-slavery African-American culture, as children of slaves settled in big cities. They began to fuse their musical heritage with the influences of their new surroundings, and the result is still felt in the music we know as jazz today.
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"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"--
12) History of jazz
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Hear how the sounds of this American art form evolved through the 20th century and beyond. It is an interesting introduction to this unique music and readers can learn all about the sizzling jazz greats of the twentieth century.
13) Jazz and blues
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Briefly discusses jazz and blues music and introduces some of theirinstruments, including saxophone, brass instruments, and piano.
14) J is for jazz
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"J is for Jazz is a riotous romp through the alphabet featuring the history and living creativity of this special music!"--
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