Sophisticated ladies : the great women of jazz / by Leslie Gourse ; illustrated by Martin French.
| Author/creator | Gourse, Leslie |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Dutton Children's Books/Penguin Young Readers Group, 2007. |
| Description | 64 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Bessie Smith : the blues -- Ethel Waters : stormy weather -- Mildred Bailey : sweet and pure -- Mabel Mercer : talking a song -- Billie Holiday : matchless lady day-- Ella Fitzgerald : simply the best -- Anita O'Day : swinging style -- Peggy Lee : all there is -- Dinah Washington : gospel and blues -- Sarah Vaughan : pure sass -- Betty Carter : pure jazz -- Rosemary Clooney : everybody's singer -- Cassandra Wilson : soulful and sensual -- Diana Krall : in the classic mode. |
| Local note | Little-347376--305131053777% |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and discography (p. ). |
| LCCN | 2006014852 |
| ISBN | 0525471987 |
| ISBN | 9780525471981 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 782.4216 G744S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 782.4216 G744S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |