Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound (Hardcover)

Miles can't sleep. Taps his toes, snaps his fingers, can't stop thinking of ways to make music his own. As a young musician, Miles Davis heard music everywhere. This biography explores the childhood and early career of a jazz legend as he finds his voice and shapes a new musical sound. Follow his progression from East St. Louis to rural Arkansas, from Julliard and NYC jazz clubs to the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival. Rhythmic free verse imbues his story with musicality and gets readers in the groove. Music teachers and jazz fans will appreciate the beats and details throughout, and Miles' drive to constantly listen, learn, and create will inspire kids to develop their own voice. With evocative illustrations, this glimpse into Miles Davis' life is sure to captivate music lovers young and old.

General

Imprint:	Page Street Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2019
Authors:	Kathleen Cornell Berman
Dimensions:	295 x 256 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-62414-690-9
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Music > General Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > True stories > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	1-62414-690-2
Barcode:	9781624146909

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