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Synopsis
A story for children of all ages, Nicky The Jazz Cat teaches young people about the joy of jazz, the importance of friends and mentors and the power of imagination and originality. When Nicky is just a tiny kitten, he meets Roy, a great trumpet player who takes him under his wing. Roy teaches Nicky how to play and word travels fast--soon all the jazz greats hear about this jazz cat and want to play with him. The book is illustrated with wonderful photographs of Nicky and jazz legends Roy Eldridge, Quincy Jones, Lena Horne, Gerry Mulligan, Abbey Lincoln and Lionel Hampton as they meet and make friends. The brightly colored graphics and rhyming text--call and response conversations between Nicky and his musician friends--reflect the humor, rhythm and spirit of jazz itself. Children and adults alike will delight in this cool cat's journey from curious jazz kitten to acclaimed jazz cat.
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Children and adults alike are invited to embark on a jazz journey with Nicky the Jazz Cat. This charming story introduces children to jazz through the eyes and ears of Nicky, a feline friend who has had the unique pleasure of knowing some of the world's most celebrated jazz legends. This original and inspiring story will be a new children's favorite and a great gift for music and animal fans of all ages.
From the Author
"Through the years, I have known and photographed many of the great jazz masters. They loved Nicky and Nicky loved them! Nicky The Jazz Cat celebrate the spirit of their encounters and the magic of art, music and improvisation."
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- PublisherDominick Media
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0972609202
- ISBN 13 9780972609203
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorPhotographs By Carol Friedman
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Hardcover. Condition: USED_ASNEW. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Photographs By Carol Friedman (illustrator). Nicky the Jazz Cat. Hardback book is quite clean and in as new condition with very good dust jacket in a Brodart protector-nice looking book. NOT AN EX-LIB!. Seller Inventory # 32117
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Published by
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ISBN 10: 0972609202
ISBN 13: 9780972609203
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Hardcover. Condition: USED_FINE. No Jacket. Photographs By Carol Friedman (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition 2003. Bright, clean & tight hardcover, unread, in Fine/As New condition. "A story for children of all ages, NICKY THE JAZZ CAT teaches young people about the joy of jazz, the importance of friends and mentors and the power of imagination and originality. When Nicky is just a tiny kitten, he meets Roy, a great trumpet player who takes him under his wing. Roy teaches Nicky how to play and word travels fast--soon all the jazz greats hear about this jazz cat and want to play with him. The book is illustrated with wonderful photographs of Nicky and jazz legends Roy Eldridge, Quincy Jones, Lena Horne, Gerry Mulligan, Abbey Lincoln and Lionel Hampton as they meet and make friends. The brightly colored graphics and rhyming text--call-and-response conversations between Nicky and his musician friends--reflect the humor, rhythm and spirit of jazz itself. Children and adults alike will delight in this cool cat's journey from curious jazz kitten to acclaimed jazz cat." [publisher copy] "Nicky teaches young people about humor, individuality, improvisation and the joy of jazz--Nicky is one cool cat!"--Wynton Marsalis. "While Nicky's adventures and exemplary taste in music will delight children, perhaps only their parents will fully appreciate the tremendous care, detail, subtlety, wit, and love that went into this project. Carol Friedman is the cat's meow."--Gary Giddins. "Nicky's Jazz For Kids will open children's hearts and minds to the magic of jazz. All my friends are here! This is a beautiful and swinging celebration for all."--Quincy Jones. Fine as new hardcover w/brilliant corners & crisp edges, a tight binding & bright boards w/no jacket. Seller Inventory # RUB1794
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NICKY THE JAZZ CAT
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ISBN 10: 0972609202
ISBN 13: 9780972609203
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Hardcover. Condition: UNSPECIFIED. Photographs By Carol Friedman (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. ; 8.5 X 0.25 X 8.5 inches; 32 pages. Seller Inventory # 305537
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