Great African Americans in Jazz

The Outstanding African Americans Series are twelve exciting books that offer fascinating up-to-date biographical accounts of notable African American men and women and their contributions to our culture.

Each book features seven intriguing, in depth profiles plus six additional shorter profiles.

Numerous intimate full-color photos help add a personal dimension to the fascinating information.

Profiles Feature: -- early years growing up -- skills developed along the way -- obstacles overcome -- personality profile and special interests -- record of accomplishments Jazz owes its creation to many visionary African American pioneers who to this day continue to reshape and reinvent its sound.

Great African Americans in Jazz follows the fascinating lives and careers of African American jazz artists.

Major profiles in this book include: -- Louis Armstrong -- Duke Ellington -- Thelonious Monk -- Bessie Smith -- Miles Davis -- Billie Holiday -- Charlie Parker -- plus six additional shorter profiles