Jazz

by Crystal Kirgiss

Introducing younger readers to this all-American style of music, this title traces the origins of jazz, examining its unique rhythmic improvisation, instrumentation, scat singing, changing styles, and prominent musicians.

32 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2001

About the author

Crystal Kirgiss teaches writing at Purdue University and is the author or co-author of more than ten books, including What's Up With Boys?, Sex Has A Pricetag, Girls, Guys, and A Teenager's Daily Prayer Book.

She's been married to Mark, a Young Life area director, for 25 years and they have three college-aged sons. Crystal also writes the monthly 'Guys' and 'Girls' columns for YouthWalk magazine.