The E-book
Elementary/Center-Grade
Biography, Black Historical past, Music, Nonfiction
SONNY’S BRIDGE: JAZZ LEGEND SONNY ROLLINS FINDS HIS GROOVE
by Barry Wittenstein, illustrated by Keith Mallett
Charlesbridge Publishing
Sonny’s Bridge is a tribute to the prolific jazz musician Sonny Rollins. Sonny was born within the vibrant occasions of jazz music. As a child, Sonny performed the saxophone and really shortly mastered the instrument. By 29 years, Sonny had rocketed to the highest of the jazz world. After which, he stepped again. Barry Wittenstein’s tribute on this image ebook takes you thru the story of this extraordinary jazz artist who on the peak of his profession, all of the sudden stopped and took a sabbatical to find his true voice. However Sonny didn’t cease enjoying. Two years out of the limelight, Sonny took to the Williamsburg Bridge to apply and play his sax to seek out his music once more.
Written in verse however prose that flows like music, together with digital medium artwork with deep colours to signify the artist’s emotional journey, Sonny’s Bridge is an exquisite tribute, introduced as an image ebook.
THE MUSIC
Sonny Rollins’ music is broadly influential within the historical past of Black Jazz music in America. This playlist is a compilation of his most well-known music, in addition to different items composed by extremely distinguished Black saxophonists, pianists, and trumpeters who recorded with him. You simply would possibly discover your new favourite musician on this assortment!
The Woman
Riya Fernando.
Riya is thrilled to have the ability to mix two of her favourite issues: books and music. She is an avid reader who can typically be discovered along with her nostril in a homicide thriller whereas listening to up to date piano music, her favourite style of piano music to hearken to and play. She was launched to CYBILS Awards by means of her mom, Class Chair and CYBILS Awards Board Member, who helped Riya domesticate her love for books. She hopes that others will love these playlists as a lot as she does!