Bix Beiderbecke: Jazz Age Genius (Notable Americans)

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Summary: Very well done
Review: An excellent book for it's format, which is aimed at younger readers. It is full of the relevant information on Bix and very well written. The reader will come away with a good picture of the too short life of this brilliant young man.

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Summary: An Extraordinary Biography about an Extraordinary Man
Review: I grew up in the Quad Cities. therefore I grew up hearing about Bix Beiderbecke, the piano and cornet player from Davenport, Iowa. I always wanted to know more about him, both as a man and a musician. I bought this book even though I knew it was for high school students. It was just what I wanted because it gave me an in-depth look at an extraordinary person. I now understand why the people of my area showed so much attention to Bix Beiderbecke.

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Summary: Okay Book For Children
Review: Maybe I didn't read the fine print anywhere, but I did not know that the book was geared to little children. I was astonished when I saw the large print. I thought maybe they sent me a book intended for someone who has little sight. I do not recommend this book for anyone over the age of 16, but it is nice to see that someone would write a book about Bix Biederbecke geered towards children. I am 26, and personally I was looking for something meatier. If you are looking for something new and shocking about Bix, then pass this book by. If your son,daughter, or grandchild is interested in early jazz, this may be the book for you.