Marsalis, Wynton

Illustrations and onomatopoeic text describe the sights and sounds of a neighborhood.

Examines the lives and careers of artists Romare Bearden, known for his collages and paintings of the African-American experience, and Faith Ringgold, who specializes in painting on quilted canvas with frames of quilted fabric. Includes rare footage of Bearden at work.

Contains four episodes of "Marsalis on Music," a music series for young people hosted by jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, covering rhythm, form, the jazz band, and practice.

A collection of Wynton Marsalis poems and Paul Rogers portraits from A-Z honoring the great figures of jazz. Includes profiles of each jazz great along with suggested recordings.

Illustrations and onomatopoeic text describe the sights and sounds of a neighborhood.

The author, a Pulitzer Prize-winning musician and composer, explores jazz and explains how developing an understanding of this music can enrich all areas of your life, from personal relationships and individual creativity to how you conduct business and contribute to society. Explains how to listen to and interpret jazz, and uses personal stories to impart how the key ideas in jazz can influence the way you think and behave with others.

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the world of jazz as experienced by the author while on an extended tour with trumpet player and composer Wynton Marsalis and his band.

Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Wynton Marsalis, discusses the different styles of jazz music and musicians, as well as its influence on music and society.