|
|
Sold Out
Book Categories |
In the 1940s, as the world was at war, a remarkable jazz band performed on the American home front. This all-female band, originating from a boarding school in the heart of Mississippi, found its way to the most famous ballrooms in the country, offering solace during the hard years of the war. They dared to be an interracial group despite the cruelties of Jim Crow laws, and they dared to assert their talents though they were women in a 'man's' profession. Told in thought-provoking poems and arresting images, this unusual look at our nation's history is deep and inspiring.
| Price | Condition | Delivery | Seller | Action |
| $99.99 | Digital |
| WonderClub |
Neil Perron
reviewed Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World on September 23, 2009 Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
Through the "voices" of the instruments of a remarkable all-female jazz band, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Marilyn Nelson tells of the band, its members, of Jim Crow, of WWII, and of jazz itself. Each poem is built around a particular tune,say "That Man of Mine: 'Tiny' Davis on Trumpet". As she has done with her previous works for young people, Nelson uses big words and big ideas. There is sound, there is rhythm, pain, joy, and history all rolled into captivating wholes of verse.
The poems would be fabulous enough, but coupled with Jerry Pinkney's art and you have a truly remarkable work of art. Pinkney's style will be familiar, but for the first time he has added collage to his work and it brings these images to a really heightened level, bright and brash like the music, quiet and sad like aspects of the life of the band members and their loved ones during this time.
Login|Complaints|Blog|Games|Digital Media|Souls|Obituary|Contact Us|FAQ
CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!! X
You must be logged in to add to WishlistX
This item is in your Wish List
X
This item is in your Collection
Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
X
This Item is in Your Inventory
Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World
X
You must be logged in to review the productsX
X
X
Add Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World, In the 1940s, as the world was at war, a remarkable jazz band performed on the American home front. This all-female band, originating from a boarding school in the heart of Mississippi, found its way to the most famous ballrooms in the country, offering s, Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World to the inventory that you are selling on WonderClubX
X
Add Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World, In the 1940s, as the world was at war, a remarkable jazz band performed on the American home front. This all-female band, originating from a boarding school in the heart of Mississippi, found its way to the most famous ballrooms in the country, offering s, Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World to your collection on WonderClub |