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 twentieth century, from early New Orleans Jazz through the Golden Age of Swing plus the avant-garde and jazz fusion eras-from Louis Armstrong to Herbie Hancock. Each unit features: - Important facts about the jazz legend
- The story of the jazz legend's life
- An interesting essay about the jazz era in which the legend lived, a famous performance venue or social circumstance of his or her life
- A fun activity sheet that reinforces what the student has learned
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