jazz musicians

After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the New Orleans streets to find some answers, getting wise advice and soaking up inspiration along the way.

Biography of the legendary African-American, trumpet player and singer Louis Armstrong from his boyhood in the New Orleans through his acclaimed career, told in graphic novel format.

Duke Ellington's masterful big bands left a permanent impression on the nation, and his name is one of the most honored in jazz. Learn about this Harlem Renaissance artist's life as well as his impact on American culture.

Born into a traveling gypsy family, young Django Reinhardt taught himself guitar at an early age. He was soon acclaimed as the "Gypsy Genius" and "Prodigy Boy," but one day his world changed completely when a fire claimed the use of his fretting hand. Folks said Django would never play again, but with passion and perseverance he was soon setting the world's concert stages ablaze.

Explores the life and career of jazz musician Louis Armstrong, who grew up amidst poverty and prejudices, but through mentorships, went on to introduce the world to jazz.

"Learn about these popular jazz musicians including Scott Joplin, Daniel Louis Armstrong, Edward Kennedy Ellington, Mary Lou Williams, Benjamin David Goodman, John Birks Gillespie, Charles Christopher Parker, Jr., Miles Dewey Davis, III, John Coltrane and Wynton Marsalis"--Provided by publisher.

New Orleans jazz musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews tells the story of how he got his nickname and his start in jazz music.

A one-hundredth birthday tribute to the late jazz artist explores his observations about humanity's discriminatory and violent behaviors as well as his efforts to forge world peace through music with the Sun Ra Arkestra.

A richly illustrated biography of musician Louis Armstrong that explains what life was like in America during his time and describes the development of jazz music.