[blindkid] NBP-Announce: KIDS: "Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum"

[Tony Grima]

Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum
By Robert Andrew Parker
Print/braille, $16.99
Ages 4-8

A stirring, inspirational portrait of a young boy who became one of the
all-time greats of jazz piano.

 >From the moment he could reach the keyboard on tiptoe, Art Tatum was
playing the piano. Born blind and living in Toledo, young Art reveled in
the smells and sounds of his world - cornbread baking, streetcar bells,
and most importantly, the tinkling of piano keys. Playing first in
church, then later in cafes, bars, and the local radio station, it
wasn't long before Art's unparalleled talent took him far beyond Toledo
to places all over the world, where his notes poured forth like rain on
a rooftop.

Regardless of whether they've heard of jazz or Art Tatum, young readers
will appreciate the simple, lyrical and inspirational story. Included in
the back matter is a biography and bibliography.

"Fusing Parker's artistic talent and passion for jazz (he's a musician,
too), this sensitively embellished biography is totally on time." -
Starred review, Kirkus Reviews

"The simple, direct language shows the power of the music for both Tatum
and his listeners." - Starred review, Booklist

"Breathing life into words about music for young children is never easy,
but Parker makes it appear effortless." - Starred review, School Library
Journal

"It's a joyful portrait of an innovative artist who was peerless in
music ... A jazz musician himself, Parker brings a deep love and
understanding to his subject." - The San Francisco Chronicle

Order this book - and see a list of other print/braille books featuring
blind characters - at:
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/PIANO.html

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