Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound

Miles can't sleep.
Taps his toes,
snaps his fingers,
can't stop thinking of ways
to make music his own.

As a young musician, Miles Davis heard music everywhere. This biography explores the childhood and early career of a jazz legend as he finds his voice and shapes a new musical sound. Follow his progression from East St. Louis to rural Arkansas, from Julliard and NYC jazz clubs to the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival. Rhythmic free verse imbues his story with musicality and gets readers in the groove. Music teachers and jazz fans will appreciate the beats and details throughout, and Miles' drive to constantly listen, learn, and create will inspire kids to develop their own voice.

With evocative illustrations, this glimpse into Miles Davis' life is sure to captivate music lovers young and old.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Page Street Kids
Published: 04/16/2019
ISBN: 9781624146909
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 11.40h x 10.10w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/07/2019
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019 pg. 90
School Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 93
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2019
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2019 pg. 154
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average