Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in History

Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. Here is the story of how two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds grew up, were brought together by the love of music, and helped to create the jazz style known as swing.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 02/01/2014
ISBN: 9780823423620
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.14w x 0.36d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/27/2014
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 171
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2014 pg. 136
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2014
Booklist 06/01/2014 pg. 82
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 165580 / Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in History
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5