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Jack Nicholson reads the narration to Bobby McFerrin's musical accompaniment and Tim Raglin's illustrations. 

Denzel Washington narrates  to music of B.B. King, with illustrations by Barry Jackson. 

Robin Williams reads the  Russian fairy tale  to the music of the Klezmer Conservatory Band and wacky illustrations by Henrick Drescher.

The coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. 

Folktales are told by celebrities, with music performed by outstanding musicians, and illustrations by well-known illustrators—a delight to ear and eye.  

Jim Gamble's marionette production of Humperdinck's opera is a wonder of drama and music for kids.

These mini works of art, animated and directed by Michael Sporn, prove he is "the poet of animation." His keen ear for music is as sensitive as his artist's eyes and his storyteller's heart.  6 tales about 30 min. ea.

Award-winning series of folktales told by celebrities, with music performed by outstanding musicians and illustrations by well-known artists.

Taking the Stage as the First Black and White Jazz Band in History by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illus, by James Ransome.

by Jonah Winter, illus. by Keith Mallett.  Visit New Orleans and discover in rhyme and jazzy, colorful art the story of this jazz legend. 

The Story of the Rock and Roll King by Bonnie Christensen.

The Sound of Joy Is Enlightening. Chris Raschka's art imaginatively illustrates this colorful, uplifting life story of the famed jazz musician.  Discography, too.

by Charlotte Voake.  Jaunty bios for Gr. 4-8 with illustrations, anecdotes, period history and activities. 

by Roxane Orgill, illus. by Francis Vallejo.  The story of Art Kane's famous photo of jazz greats.

by Charlotte Voake.   Includes a CD with musical examples keyed to the text, photos and drawings, and suggested activities. 

Remastered original Verve recording of the 1950 studio session with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, Curly Russell and Buddy Rich.

An Interactive Storybook about John Phillip Sousa by Beck, Christian, and Sadowsky.

Short Sessions on the Lives, Times & Music of the Great Jazz Legends by Ronald C. McCurdy, Ph.D.

by Deborah Hopkinson,  illus. by Raul Colon.  The inspirational story about the creation of the Jubilee Singers-the most important black singing group of the 19th century.

If I Only Had a Horn: Young Louis Armstrong by Roxanne Orgill, illus. by Leonard Jenkins & Louis Armstrong in Concert CD.