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

Rekha S Rajan, illustrated by Ken Daley

This picture-book biography traces the early musical lives of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. As a child in New York City, Ella loves dancing to jazz, while young Louis in New Orleans loves singing. Ella becomes known for singing and Louis for trumpet playing. After hearing about each other, the two musicians finally perform together, beginning a lasting friendship shaped by jazz.

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Book details

Themes
Dance And Movement · Friendship · History · Music
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
October 14, 2025
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9781665957038
Language
English
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