That Swingin' Sound!: The Musical Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

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This rhythmic read-aloud picture book biography dances through the musical childhoods of jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, their rise to stardom, and the friendship that kept them swingin.

Ella Fitzgerald loved to dance. When little Ella heard jazz music, the music notes moved her legs as she twirled around New York City. Way down south, Louis Armstrong loved to sing. When jazz music played, young Louiss voice rumbled like a steam train in New Orleans. While Ella dreamed of dancing on stage and Louis of being a famous singer, it wasnt until they switched things up that they became famous, Ella for singing and Louis playing the trumpet.

The two jazz musicians had heard of each other, but never had a chance to meet. Until one magical night when they took the stage together, the music started to swing, and a lifelong musical friendship was born.

This true story about world-renowned jazz artists Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrongs musical partnership is a testament to the power of dreams, music, and friendship to help us all keep playing on.

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Dr. Rekha S. Rajan is a musician, classically trained opera singer, and the USA TODAYbestselling author of over fifteen books for kids and adults, including theThis Is Musicboard book series,Can You Dance Like a Peacock, Amazing Landmarks, and That Swingin Sound!. She has a doctorate and a masters in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a masters in education from Roosevelt University, where she also received a bachelors degree in music. Rekha lives in Chicago with her husband and children. Learn more at RekhaSRajan.com.

Ken Daleys art has been featured in childrens books, print publications, and exhibitions across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. He is the illustrator of picture books includingSaturday Morning at the Shopby Keenan Jones, That Swingin Sound by Rekha S. Rajan,Grannys Kitchenby Sad Smith, andBlack Boy, Black Boyby Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond. Ken lives in Ontario. Visit him atKenDaleyArt.com.