Charlie Parker Played be Bop

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Orchard Books, 1992 - Music - 32 pages
"Jazz riffs sizzle beneath illustrations and text, begging kids to imagine the notes and the feelings...an experiential work, not simply afforded added dimension by the recording, but literally brought to life. Hearing Parker's 'A Night in Tunisia' is essential to this rich experience. Raschka himself adds wonderful commentary that offers children a window into his process in creating this book by representing the music in line, color, and words. His introduction to Richard Allen's musical reading is certain to enhance the listening experience. Lucky are the children who read these groundbreaking picture books with the volume turned up!" - AudioFile Magazine

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About the author (1992)

Chris Raschka was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1959. He received a B.A. from St. Olaf College in 1981. Before becoming a full-time author, he was an art teacher in St. Croix, Virgin Islands and a freelance artist, cartoonist, and editorial illustrator. He is an author and illustrator of children's books including Yo! Yes?, Charlie Parker Played Be Bop, and Mysterious Thelonious. Hello, Goodbye Window won the Caldecott Medal in 2006 and A Ball for Daisy won the Caldecott Medal in 2012.

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