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Sophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz

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4 out of 5
Based on 21 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
This handsome volume contains the stories of fourteen fabulous women, blues and jazz singers all. Their art reflected their backgrounds- often small, poverty-ridden towns in the South- and the influence of musicians who preceded them. Each singer adapted the culture of jazz and wove it into her own personal style. Jazz historian Leslie Gourse's biographies of Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, Mildred Ba... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages64
ISBN-100525471987
ISBN-13978-0525471981
Publication Date01/18/2007
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About Leslie Gourse (Author) : Leslie Gourse is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Leslie Gourse include Sophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz, Gloria Estefan: Pop... more
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About Martin French (Illustrator) : Martin French is a published illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Martin French include Sophisticated Ladies: The Great Women of Jazz, Stompin' at the Savoy: The... more
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