Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum

from matthewbloome

So many of the biographies of jazz musicians take on such a far-fetched artistic approach that they lose some of their gravity. This book didn't fall prey to that classic mistake. It was a biography in the truest sense. I enjoyed this. I know that I have no business speaking on the members of the...

from mspisa1

I liked this for a few unique reasons! The first reason I liked this book is for the point of view. Although the book is a biography, the author used the word "I" to make the book read like it was from the point of view of Art Tatum, the person in which the book is about. Because it read like an ...

from kbuttry

This book is about a young boy who learns how to play the piano and becomes very talented at it. One day he ends up a very famous piano player and travels around the world. I really enjoyed this book! It was really encouraging and I think children would really like it because there isn't a lot of...

from J.Davidson

This Caldecott Honor Winner picture book is an autobiographical account of jazz legend Art Tatum. The author, also a jazz musician, both wrote and narrated the book. The book takes us from Tatum's childhood in Toledo to success in the local cafes, bars and radio stations to international stardom....

from J.Davidson

This Caldecott Honor Winner picture book is an autobiographical account of jazz legend Art Tatum. The author, also a jazz musician, both wrote and narrated the book. The book takes us from Tatum's childhood in Toledo to success in the local cafes, bars and radio stations to international stardom....