african american jazz musicians

"A biography of African American musician Melba Doretta Liston, a virtuoso musician who played the trombone and composed and arranged music for many of the great jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Includes afterword, discography, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

"[Tells] the story of 'Hot Miss Lil' Hardin Armstrong, legendary jazzpianist, composer, and bandleader--and a female pioneer on the music stage."--Amazon.

"Readers will learn about a variety of African American jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of African-American jazz great Louis Armstrong that chronicles his childhood in New Orleans, family and early influences, and how he changed the world of jazz.

A biography of Black jazz musician Miles Davis.

In introduction to the life of Louis Armstrong, the musician and singer who helped popularize jazz throughout the world.

A brief introduction to the life of African American musician Duke Ellington, who influenced jazz and popular music.

An account of the famous jazz musician Louis Armstrong and his times.

Recounts the childhood of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans from the perspective of his horn.

A biography of African American jazz musician Duke Ellington, discussing his youth in a middle-class family in Washington D.C., his reaction to racial inequalities, and his successes as a composer and performer.