John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie: A Man, a Trumpet, and a Journey to Bebop
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John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was a jazz musician who pioneered the style of bebop in the 1940s. This book, written for middle grade readers, chronicles Dizzy's life, starting with his childhood in Cheraw, South Carolina and the racism he faced during this time. We hear how one of Dizzy's teachers encouraged him to play trumpet, and how this playing provided an escape from constant racial prejudice. We learn how Dizzy got his start as a musician in...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:161851153X
ISBN13:9781618511539
Release Date:February 2020
Publisher:Bellwood Press
Length:90 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 7.6"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
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