by Ann Ingalls, illus. by Maria Corte.
Alphabet one-liners set the stage for basic jazz intro—each letter/word interpreted artistically. Asides highlight jazz slang and vernacular: “When this jazz man picked up his licorice stick, he could really groove.” People, places, instruments, terms and expressions, with glosssary to help. “Put on your glad rags and get a wiggle on.” Hardback