"Explores the rich history of jazz music, including profiles of famous musicians like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holliday. Includes downloadable links throughout, to allow kids to listen along to the instruments and musical flair of jazz"--Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Introduction. Roots and rhythm -- Early Jazz -- Harlem and the Beginnings of Big Band -- The Bebop Era -- The Cool Era -- Hard Bop and Other Sounds -- Jazz Fusion -- The Eclectic Era -- The New Generation -- Jazz museums and places of interest.