Books written by Wynton Marsalis
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Jazz A-B-Z
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Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
In this beautiful book, Pulitzer Prize—winning musician and composer Wynton Marsalis draws upon lessons he’s learned from a lifetime in jazz–lessons that can help us all move to higher ground.
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Jazz A-B-Z: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits
This unique alphabet book includes a jazz musician for every letter of the alphabet. The portrait of each musician is in a style that gives a sense of his or...
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Jazz A-B-Z
Profiles twenty-six of the jazz greats of all time, from Count Basie to Louis Armstrong, through a poetic review of their work, their life stories, and their greatest hits by one of today's top jazz performers.
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Jazz A-B-Z
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.
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Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!: A Sonic Adventure
Ringing with exuberance and auditory delights, this second collaboration by world-renowned jazz musician and composer Wynton Marsalis and acclaimed illustrator Paul Rogers takes readers (and listeners) on a rollicking, clanging, clapping ...
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Sweet Swing Blues on the Road
A year in the life of the jazz musician and composer includes his views on rap, the road, romance, creativity, politics, culture, and the role of the artist in American society
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Wynton Marsalis - Omnibook: for B-flat Instruments
(Jazz Transcriptions). 35 Marsalis songs transcribed for B-flat instruments exactly from his recorded solos, with solo analysis sections and a complete discography.
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Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
“In this book I hope to reach a new audience with the positive message of America’s greatest music, to show how great musicians demonstrate on the bandstand a mutual respect and trust that can alter your outlook on the world and enrich ...
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Squeak! Rumble! Whomp! Whomp! Whomp!: A Sonic Adventure
The creators of Jazz ABZ are back for an encore in a book filled with infectious rhythm and rhyme that will open kids' ears to the sounds around them.
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Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
Jazz, as an art, has always been able to move people to higher ground. This illuminating book is a master-class on its power.
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Jazz for Young People Curriculum
Because it was written for both musicians and non-musicians, the Jazz for Young People Curriculum is perfect for any teacher who wants an entertaining and structured way to bring jazz into the classroom.
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Jazz In The Bittersweet Blues Of Life
When writer Carl Vigeland was invited to tour with Wynton Marsalis and his septet, he was able to do just that. Vigeland's acute observations sweep us into their world as he becomes virtually part of the band.
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Marsalis On Music
A manual that uses examples from jazz greats to teach the fundamentals of jazz & the elements of improvisation. Includes a CD.