How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz
How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz by Jonah Winter is a reprint edition published by Square Fish on April 4, 2023. This 32-page picture book presents an inventive exploration of Jelly Roll Morton, one of America’s early jazz heroes, using the language and rhythms reminiscent of old New Orleans. The book features illustrations by fine artist Keith Mallett, enhancing the narrative and providing a visual journey through the musical landscape of the early 20th century.
Readers will find a unique blend of biography and music history that captures the essence of Morton’s contributions to jazz. The book is designed to engage both young readers and adults, transporting them to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. With its focus on music and biography, this work serves as an introduction to the life and impact of a pivotal figure in jazz history, making it a notable addition to juvenile nonfiction collections.
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In this unusual and inventive picture book that riffs on the language and rhythms of old New Orleans, noted picture book biographer Jonah Winter (Dizzy, Frida, You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?) turns his focus to one of America’s early jazz heroes in this perfectly pitched book about Jelly Roll Morton.
Gorgeously illustrated by fine artist Keith Mallett, a newcomer to picture books, this biography will transport readers young and old to the musical, magical streets of New Orleans at the turn of the 20th century.
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