Child's introduction to jazz : the musicians, culture, and roots of the world's coolest music [Child's Introduction]by Asim, Jabari 

BTSB Prebound(Black Dog & Leventhal, 2022)

BTSB #: 072983 Available

Dewey: 781.65/NAges: 8-12   


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Subjects: Jazz - History and criticism Jazz musicians - Biography

Summary: Explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday.

Fastest drummer : clap your hands together for Viola Smith! by Robbins, Dean 

BTSB Prebound(Candlewick Press, 2024)

BTSB #: 757804 Available

Dewey: 700/BAges: 6-8   


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Subjects: Smith, Viola,|d1912-2020 Drummers (Musicians) - Biography Jazz musicians - Biography Women - Biography

Summary: Viola took to the road with her family orchestra, learned from the greats, formed her own band in the face of discrimination and ridicule, mastered twelve- and seventeen-piece drum kits, and played so fast she left no room for doubt: women could not only keep the beat-they could beat the odds.