by Walter Dean Myers, illus. by Christopher Myers.
'Blues' what you mean to me?/-are you my pain and misery,/or my sweet, sweet company? The blues verbally and visually and musically explored, with inspired verse backed by memorable collages in blue ink and brown paper, and earthy guitar and singing with the narration on the CD. A true springboard to jazz. Gr. 4 & up. 40 pp.