Sonny's Bridge by Barry Wittenstein

Sonny's Bridge by Barry Wittenstein

This groovy, bebopping picture book biography chronicles the legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins's search for inspiration on the Williamsburg Bridge after quitting the jazz scene in 1959.

Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the history of jazz, but, in 1959, at the height of his career, he vanished from the jazz scene. His return to music was an interesting journey--with a long detour on the Williamsburg Bridge. Too loud to practice in his apartment, Rollins played on the New York City landmark for two years among the cacophony of traffic and the stares of bystanders, leading to the release of his album, The Bridge.

Written in rhythmic prose with a bebop edge, this picture-book biography of Sonny Rollins's journey to get his groove back will delight young and old fans alike.

Waiting for Pumpsie and The Boo-Boos That Shook the World: A True Tale About an Accidental Invention (Really) are two of Barry Wittenstein's picture books. He lives in New York City and is earning a master's degree in childhood education at Hunter College. The Caldecott Medal, five Coretta Scott King Awards, five Coretta Scott King Honor Awards, four New York Times Best Illustrated Books, and four gold medals from the Society of Illustrators are among the many honors bestowed upon legendary author and illustrator Jerry Pinkney. He has taught at Pratt Institute, the University of Delaware, and the University of Buffalo, and served on the National Council of the Arts. He is also a Trustee Emeritus of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. He currently resides in Westchester County, New York.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781580898812
ISBN 10	1580898815
Title	Sonny's Bridge
Author	Barry Wittenstein
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Year published	2019-05-21
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.