The story of the saxophone / by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by James E. Ransome.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780823437023 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 0823437027 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 37 pages colour illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2023.
Content descriptions
Target Audience Note: | Ages 6-9 Holiday House Publishing, Inc. Grades 2-3 Holiday House Publishing, Inc. |
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Subject: | Saxophone > History. Sax, Adolphe, 1814-1894. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Covington Branch | J 788.719 Clin (Text) | 33126025953146 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
Erlanger Branch | J 788.719 Clin (Text) | 33126025953153 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2023 June
Copyright 2023 School Library Journal.K-Gr 3â This sweeping biography traces the life and legacy of Joseph-Antoine Adolph Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. In his youth, the curious, daydreaming boy works as an apprentice in his father's music shop, tinkering with reeds and brass components to create a new type of horn. As an adult, he champions his instrument before a skeptical public, eventually convincing countries around Europe to include it in their military marching bands. Though his widespread recognition later in life is marred by personal and financial hardship, Sax's influence spreads to America, where a series of musical innovators make the saxophone a standard of jazz performance. The well-established author-illustrator team achieves a strong, unified vision. Cline-Ransome tells the story in colorful detail, infusing the historical information with a lively, engaging voice. Ransome augments his loose, expressive line art with sparing touches of collageânotably, every saxophone in the book appears as a motley assemblage of photograph fragments, underscoring the instrument's status as an extraordinary composite.VERDICT An enjoyable read and a first purchase, especially for collections in need of accessible books on jazz history for younger readers.âJonah Dragan