Meet the Great Jazz Legends

Introduce a new generation of music enthusiasts to 17 legendary jazz artists who have enriched the world with their incredible talents. Dr. McCurdy's illuminating stories about the lives, times, and music of these great jazz musicians span the entire 20th century, including the avant-garde and jazz fusion eras. The book includes units on Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and more!