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The 5 O'Clock Band
by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
Illustrator: Bryan Collier
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Abrams BFYR
ISBN: 978-1-4197-2836-5
Keywords: Jazz, Diversity, Jazz Musicians, New Orleans
A walk through his New Orleans neighborhood gives a young boy a strong feeling for his traditions and musical heritage. Colorful collage illustrations. Back matter.