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There is a wealth of information to enhance and enchant your Black History studies as well as your lessons in blues and jazz in this book. There are excellent artist profiles on the likes of W.C. Handy, the Father of the Blues, Eubie Blake, Clarence Williams and more. Do yourself and your students the favor of adding this splendid resource to their Blues and Jazz lessons. You'll be most glad that you did. If you would like to purchase the book, just click here.

Short Bios on various Jazz Legends.

Daily assignments that I thought could be very good in stimulating ideas for developing a plan for our own lessons. Perhaps you will too.

Practice Quizzes.

Here is a link for a good Jazz Improvisation Primer.

If you are looking for images to show while you present your jazz composers and musicians, try this site. The Jazz Photography of Ray Avery.

What is Jazz? It's America's Classical Music...

Jazz and Jazz Education

The History of Jazz

The Electric Gallery - Wonderful artistic renditions of Jazz and Blues greats!

For some great Jazz and Blues oldies, try The Original Dixieland Jass Band

Next week, we'll let cupid guide the way to some love-ly Valentine sites.

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