{"product_id":"birth-of-the-cool-kathleen-cornell-berman-9781624146909","title":"Birth of the Cool: How Jazz Great Miles Davis Found His Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiles can't sleep.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaps his toes, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003esnaps his fingers, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ecan't stop thinking of ways \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eto make music his own.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith evocative illustrations, this glimpse into Miles Davis' life is sure to captivate music lovers young and old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kathleen Cornell Berman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1624146902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781624146909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Page Street Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.40h x 10.10w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/07\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2019 pg. 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019 pg. 93\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2019 pg. 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average","brand":"Kathleen Cornell Berman","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48748352241919,"sku":"9781624146909","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/birth-of-the-cool-kathleen-cornell-berman-9781624146909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}